How far is Cary, NC from Denton, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Denton, NC is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 01h 59m.
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.
Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Denton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Denton.
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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 · 23 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn left onto North Harrison Avenue
1654 ft · 43 sec · North Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto West Chatham Street
2076 ft · 50 sec · West Chatham Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Apex Road
20 m · 1 sec · Old Apex Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Apex Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Old Apex Road
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Continue on North Salem Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Salem Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Pittsboro
1393 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on East Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive
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Turn slight right
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road
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Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road
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Continue straight
2988 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Old Nc Hwy 49
982 ft · 19 sec · Old Nc Hwy 49
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Continue on Old NC Highway 49
7.9 mi · 11 min · Old NC Highway 49
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Turn right onto Farmer Denton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Farmer Denton Road
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Continue on Farmer Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmer Road
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Continue on East 1st Street
1512 ft · 42 sec · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
139 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Salisbury Street
731 ft · 15 sec · West Salisbury Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Salisbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Denton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pittsboro
Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 01h 14m
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 Denton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Denton?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Cary and 41.1 miles from Denton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Denton.
Stop Ideas Near Siler City
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 Siler City.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Denton. Straight-line distance: 75.67 mi (121.78 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denton
Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,700 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334700, -80.1158800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denton (-80.11588, 35.63347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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