How far is Cary, NC from Clyde, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Clyde, NC is about 262 miles (421.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in north Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Clyde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Clyde.
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Start on North Academy Street
7 m · 6 sec · North Academy Street
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Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
625 ft · 19 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1937 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
59.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Candler, East Canton
910 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Wiggins Road
621 ft · 15 sec · Wiggins Road
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Turn right onto Smokey Park Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Smokey Park Highway
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Continue on Asheville Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Asheville Highway
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Continue on Ashville Highway
763 ft · 19 sec · Ashville Highway
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Continue on Church Street
1161 ft · 54 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
2901 ft · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on New Clyde Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Clyde Highway
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Continue on Carolina Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Carolina Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
33 m · 11 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
50 m · 7 sec · Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Clyde.
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 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Clyde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Clyde?
The road trip is about 262 miles (421.7 km) and usually takes 05h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.8 miles from Cary and 131.2 miles from Clyde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.64 one way or $73.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Clyde.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
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 Harmony.
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 232.49 mi (374.15 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clyde
Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,308 |
| Coordinates | 35.5334400, -82.9106900 |
| Altitude | 772 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clyde (-82.91069, 35.53344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $36.64 | $73.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.97 | $81.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.20 | $88.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.02 | $104.04 |
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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