How far is Cary, NC from Castle Hayne, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Castle Hayne, NC is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Duplin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Castle Hayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Castle Hayne.
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Start on North Academy Street
7 m · 7 sec · North Academy Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1232 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
101.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Castle Hayne, Hampstead
1243 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Holly Shelter Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Holly Shelter Road
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Turn right onto Castle Hayne Road
116 m · 12 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Turn left onto Lynn Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Lynn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lynn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Castle Hayne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
101 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Castle Hayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Castle Hayne?
The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Cary and 63.4 miles from Castle Hayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Castle Hayne.
Stop Ideas Near Faison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Faison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Castle Hayne. Straight-line distance: 111.01 mi (178.66 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Hayne
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 34.3557200, -77.8999900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Hayne (-77.89999, 34.35572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.75 | $35.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.41 | $42.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.20 | $50.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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