How far is Cary, NC from Fort Bragg, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Fort Bragg, NC is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 29m.
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.
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Fort Bragg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Fort Bragg.
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Start on North Academy Street
3087 ft · 2 min · North Academy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dry Avenue
67 m · 5 sec · Dry Avenue
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Continue on Kildaire Farm Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Kildaire Farm Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Cary Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Cary Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass: Lillington
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
3021 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass
19.9 mi · 26 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto West Manchester Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Manchester Road
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Turn left onto Rock Merritt Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Rock Merritt Avenue
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Turn right onto Longstreet Road
2685 ft · 56 sec · Longstreet Road
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Turn left onto All American Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · All American Parkway
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Turn right onto Normandy Drive
84 m · 8 sec · Normandy Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Normandy Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Fort Bragg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
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 Fort Bragg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Fort Bragg?
The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Cary and 33.2 miles from Fort Bragg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Fort Bragg.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
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 Sanford.
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North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Fort Bragg. Straight-line distance: 46.83 mi (75.36 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Bragg
United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina
| Population | 29,183 |
| Coordinates | 35.1390000, -79.0060300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Bragg (-79.00603, 35.139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
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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