How far is Cary, NC from Gaston, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Gaston, NC is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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 55m.
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.
Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Gaston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Gaston.
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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 left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 46: Gaston, Garysburg
1003 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left
49 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
849 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on State Highway 46
3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 46
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Turn straight
32 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Gaston.
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 North
Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Gaston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Gaston?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Momeyer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Cary and 50.5 miles from Gaston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Gaston.
Stop Ideas Near Momeyer
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 Momeyer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Gaston. Straight-line distance: 80.11 mi (128.92 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gaston
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,022 |
| Coordinates | 36.5004300, -77.6449800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gaston (-77.64498, 36.50043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.06 | $34.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.08 | $40.16 |
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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