How far is Cary, NC from Gibsonville, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Gibsonville, NC is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
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 and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Gibsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Gibsonville.
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Start on North Academy Street
7 m · 6 sec · North Academy Street
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Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
625 ft · 19 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1937 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
50.7 mi · 58 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Elon
1903 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto University Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · University Drive
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Turn left onto Westbrook Avenue
3241 ft · 2 min · Westbrook Avenue
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Continue on Alamance Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Alamance Street
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Turn right onto Springwood Avenue
39 m · 9 sec · Springwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Burke Street
960 ft · 27 sec · Burke Street
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Continue on Burke Street
17 m · 2 sec · Burke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Gibsonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
50.7 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cary and Rain Showers Likely near Gibsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Gibsonville?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Cary and 29.1 miles from Gibsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.12 one way or $16.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cary and Rain Showers Likely near Gibsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Pompieri Pizza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
Durham
Burlington
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Gibsonville. Straight-line distance: 47.79 mi (76.91 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gibsonville
Town in Alamance and Guilford county, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,397 |
| Coordinates | 36.1056900, -79.5422500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibsonville (-79.54225, 36.10569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.79 | $19.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
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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