How far is Cary, NC from Green Level, NC?

The driving distance from Cary, NC to Green Level, NC is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.8 mi
01h 04m
Flight
38.85 mi
62.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.85 mi
Kilometers
62.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.8 mi
Kilometers
78.53 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Level
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Cary
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Green Level
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cary
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Carrboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Cary
24.4 mi
00h 32m
To Green Level
24.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Green Level.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Green Level.

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    7 m · 6 sec · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

    625 ft · 19 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1937 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    39 mi · 45 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Trollingwood Road

    1328 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Trollingwood Hawfields Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stone Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Stone Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Trollingwood Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Trollingwood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Wilkins Road

    2817 ft · 1 min · North Wilkins Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bason Road

    17 m · 6 sec · Bason Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Roxboro Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Roxboro Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North NC 49

    1.1 km · 1 min · North NC 49

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Greenway Street

    1132 ft · 55 sec · Greenway Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinebrook Drive

    107 m · 16 sec · Pinebrook Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hilldale Street

    690 ft · 32 sec · Hilldale Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Green Level.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
39 mi · 80%
North Harrison Avenue
3.62 mi · 7%
Stone Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
1.56 mi · 3%
Roxboro Street
0.91 mi · 2%
North NC 49
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dan K. Moore Frwy.

Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

39 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrboro
00h 32m from Cary
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Green Level.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cary to Green Level?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Cary and 24.4 miles from Green Level.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Green Level.

Stop Ideas Near Carrboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carrboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 7.2 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 9.1 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrboro.

RAIL

Durham

18 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

30 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

36 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

38 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Green Level. Straight-line distance: 38.85 mi (62.53 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Green Level

#2 Green Level

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,341
Coordinates36.1209700, -79.3441900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Green Level (-79.34419, 36.12097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.63
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.81 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.78 $8.22 $16.44
Diesel $5.62 $9.67 $19.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cary and Green Level. The current time is 04:27:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.