How far is Cary, NC from Four Oaks, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Four Oaks, NC is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Four Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Four Oaks.
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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
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 210: Smithfield, Angier
1290 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Lassiter Road
1076 ft · 17 sec · Lassiter Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lassiter Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Lassiter Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Black Creek Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Black Creek Road
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Continue on West Hatcher Street
2318 ft · 1 min · West Hatcher Street
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Turn right onto North Baker Street
2174 ft · 1 min · North Baker Street
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Turn left onto East Wellons Street
100 m · 8 sec · East Wellons Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wellons Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Four Oaks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.14 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Clear leaving Cary and Mostly Clear near Four Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Four Oaks?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Cary and 20.1 miles from Four Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Cary and Mostly Clear near Four Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Garner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Four Oaks. Straight-line distance: 31.14 mi (50.11 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Four Oaks
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 35.4448800, -78.4269500 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Four Oaks (-78.42695, 35.44488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
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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