How far is Cary, NC from Marvin, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Marvin, NC is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Marvin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Marvin.
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Start on North Academy Street
3087 ft · 2 min · North Academy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dry Avenue
67 m · 5 sec · Dry Avenue
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Continue on Kildaire Farm Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Kildaire Farm Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Cary Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Cary Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
23 mi · 27 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right
3281 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 74 West: Wingate, Monroe
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Dickerson Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard
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Continue on M L King Jr Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weddington Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road
39 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Weddington Road
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Turn left onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward New Town Road
13 m · 1 sec · New Town Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · New Town Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Town Road
38 m · 3 sec · New Town Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · New Town Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Town Road
34 m · 2 sec · New Town Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road
531 ft · 12 sec · New Town Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
5 m · 1 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 Marvin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jefferson Davis Highway
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Marvin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Marvin?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Cary and 78.2 miles from Marvin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Marvin.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman
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 Hoffman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Marvin. Straight-line distance: 127.18 mi (204.67 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marvin
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 6,920 |
| Coordinates | 34.9918200, -80.8147900 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marvin (-80.81479, 34.99182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.86 | $43.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.37 | $52.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.04 | $62.09 |
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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