How far is Cary, NC from Erwin, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Erwin, NC is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Erwin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Erwin.
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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
4 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gorman St
1435 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Gorman Street
763 ft · 18 sec · Gorman Street
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Turn left onto Tryon Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tryon Road
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Turn right onto Lake Wheeler Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Lake Wheeler Road
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Turn left onto Ten Ten Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ten Ten Road
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Turn right onto Fanny Brown Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Fanny Brown Road
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Turn right onto Old Stage Road
11.5 mi · 17 min · Old Stage Road
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Chief Joseph Lane
11 m · 1 sec · Chief Joseph Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chief Joseph Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Erwin.
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.
Old Stage Road
Turn right onto Old Stage Road
11.5 mi · 00h 17m
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 Erwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Erwin?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Fuquay-Varina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Cary and 19.4 miles from Erwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Erwin.
Stop Ideas Near Fuquay-Varina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Town of Cary
Town Hall Commons
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fuquay-Varina.
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Erwin. Straight-line distance: 32.65 mi (52.54 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erwin
City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,202 |
| Coordinates | 35.3268300, -78.6761300 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erwin (-78.67613, 35.32683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.55 | $13.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
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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