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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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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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.
39 mi · 45 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Take the exit slight right toward Trollingwood Road
1328 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Trollingwood Hawfields Road
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Turn left onto Stone Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Stone Street
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Turn right onto Trollingwood Road
137 m · 13 sec · Trollingwood Road
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Continue on North Wilkins Road
2817 ft · 1 min · North Wilkins Road
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Turn left onto Bason Road
17 m · 6 sec · Bason Road
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Turn right onto Roxboro Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Roxboro Street
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Continue on North NC 49
1.1 km · 1 min · North NC 49
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Turn right onto Greenway Street
1132 ft · 55 sec · Greenway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinebrook Drive
107 m · 16 sec · Pinebrook Drive
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Turn right onto Hilldale Street
690 ft · 32 sec · Hilldale Street
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Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · Evergreen Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Carrboro.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Green Level. Straight-line distance: 38.85 mi (62.53 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green Level
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,341 |
| Coordinates | 36.1209700, -79.3441900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Level (-79.34419, 36.12097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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