How far is Cary, NC from Pleasant Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Pleasant Hill, NC is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Pleasant 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
34 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit right
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Piney Grove Church Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Piney Grove Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Staley Snow Camp Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Staley Snow Camp Road
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Church Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Hill Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Pleasant Hill.
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.
Pittsboro
Merge slight left
34 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Pleasant Hill?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Cary and 26.2 miles from Pleasant Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Carrboro Town Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsboro.
Cary
Durham
North Carolina State Fair station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 39.65 mi (63.81 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 35.8734700, -79.4816900 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hill (-79.48169, 35.87347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
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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