How far is Cary, NC from Fairmont, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Fairmont, NC is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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 17m.
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 North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Fairmont.
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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
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Carthage Road
1184 ft · 30 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Carthage Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Carthage Road
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Continue on North Water Street
1090 ft · 23 sec · North Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Water Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
129 m · 11 sec · North Water Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
948 ft · 28 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Apple Street
546 ft · 15 sec · Apple Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
10.1 mi · 17 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn right onto Byrd Street
880 ft · 39 sec · Byrd Street
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Continue on Main Street
144 m · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Fairmont.
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-95 South
Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Falcon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Cary and 56.7 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Falcon
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 Falcon.
Fayetteville
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 91.42 mi (147.12 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmont
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,580 |
| Coordinates | 34.4968300, -79.1142000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmont (-79.1142, 34.49683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.50 | $44.99 |
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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