How far is Cary, NC from Mint Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Mint Hill, NC is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Mint Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Mint Hill.
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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 · 23 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn left onto North Harrison Avenue
1654 ft · 43 sec · North Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto West Chatham Street
2076 ft · 50 sec · West Chatham Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Apex Road
20 m · 1 sec · Old Apex Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Apex Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Old Apex Road
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Continue on North Salem Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Salem Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Pittsboro
1393 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on East Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive
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Turn slight right
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road
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Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601, NC 73 Truck West: Concord, Monroe
1535 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
9.5 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Blair Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Blair Road
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Continue on Matthews-Mint Hill Road
44 m · 8 sec · Matthews-Mint Hill Road
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Turn left
39 m · 9 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 Mint Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pittsboro
Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Mint Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Mint Hill?
The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Cary and 66.1 miles from Mint Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Mint Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Asheboro
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 Asheboro.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Mint Hill. Straight-line distance: 113.18 mi (182.15 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mint Hill
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 28,109 |
| Coordinates | 35.1795900, -80.6472900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mint Hill (-80.64729, 35.17959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.27 | $44.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
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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