How far is Cary, NC from Pinebluff, NC?

The driving distance from Cary, NC to Pinebluff, NC is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.21 mi
01h 25m
Flight
61.09 mi
98.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.09 mi
Kilometers
98.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.21 mi
Kilometers
109.78 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinebluff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Cary
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Pinebluff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Sanford
NC

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

From Cary
34.1 mi
00h 42m
To Pinebluff
34.1 mi
00h 42m

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
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Pinebluff.

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    3087 ft · 2 min · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dry Avenue

    67 m · 5 sec · Dry Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Kildaire Farm Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Kildaire Farm Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Cary Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Cary Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    23 mi · 27 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Davis Highway
44.3 mi · 65%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
20.3 mi · 30%
Kildaire Farm Road
1.76 mi · 3%
Southeast Cary Parkway
1.01 mi · 1%
North Academy Street
0.58 mi · 1%
US 1 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Davis Highway

Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

23 mi · 00h 27m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
00h 42m from Cary
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Pinebluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cary to Pinebluff?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Cary and 34.1 miles from Pinebluff.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Pinebluff.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Pinebluff. Straight-line distance: 61.09 mi (98.31 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Pinebluff

#2 Pinebluff

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

Population1,647
Coordinates35.1098800, -79.4722600
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Pinebluff (-79.47226, 35.10988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.67 $21.35
Premium $4.78 $11.51 $23.03
Diesel $5.62 $13.55 $27.11

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 Pinebluff. The current time is 01:10:41.

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.