How far is Cary, NC from Norwood, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Norwood, NC is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 02h 23m.
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.
City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Norwood.
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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
17.1 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn slight right onto White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street
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Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
33.6 mi · 48 min · McReynolds Street
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Allenton Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Allenton Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto College Street
1326 ft · 58 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Norwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
McReynolds Street
Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
33.6 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Norwood?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Cary and 51.6 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near Carthage
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 Carthage.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 84.99 mi (136.78 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwood
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,394 |
| Coordinates | 35.2195900, -80.1189500 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-80.11895, 35.21959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.47 | $40.94 |
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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