How far is Cary, NC from Edneyville, NC?

The driving distance from Cary, NC to Edneyville, NC is about 242 miles (389.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.95 mi
04h 49m
Flight
201.87 mi
324.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.87 mi
Kilometers
324.88 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.95 mi
Kilometers
389.38 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edneyville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Cary
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-04-19T07:26
Arrive Edneyville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cary
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mocksville
NC

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Cary
120.9 mi
02h 24m
To Edneyville
121.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Edneyville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Edneyville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    7 m · 6 sec · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

    625 ft · 19 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1937 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Fort

    1139 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Catawba Avenue

    549 ft · 14 sec · Catawba Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Bat Cave Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Fort Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gerton Highway

    1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Chimney Rock Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Chimney Rock Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Edneyville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
134 mi · 55%
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
80.1 mi · 33%
Bat Cave Road
6.68 mi · 3%
Chimney Rock Road
5.43 mi · 2%
Old Fort Road
4.92 mi · 2%
North Harrison Avenue
3.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

134 mi · 02h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
201.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
02h 24m from Cary
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Edneyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cary to Edneyville?

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Cary and 121.1 miles from Edneyville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Edneyville.

Stop Ideas Near Mocksville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mocksville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mocksville.

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

36 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

37 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Edneyville. Straight-line distance: 201.87 mi (324.88 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edneyville

Township in Henderson County, North Carolina

Population2,367
Coordinates35.3940100, -82.3409500
Altitude684
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Edneyville (-82.34095, 35.39401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.32 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.65
17.08 gal · 64.64 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.83 $67.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.82 $75.65
Premium $4.78 $40.80 $81.61
Diesel $5.62 $48.03 $96.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cary and Edneyville. The current time is 07:26:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.