How far is Cary, NC from Randleman, NC?

The driving distance from Cary, NC to Randleman, NC is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.02 mi
01h 43m
Flight
57.3 mi
92.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.3 mi
Kilometers
92.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.02 mi
Kilometers
109.46 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randleman
Sun, May 24, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Cary
Sun, May 24, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-05-24T16:23
Arrive Randleman
Sun, May 24, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Siler City
NC

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

From Cary
34 mi
00h 51m
To Randleman
34.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    7 m · 6 sec · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

    625 ft · 23 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Harrison Avenue

    1654 ft · 43 sec · North Harrison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Chatham Street

    2076 ft · 50 sec · West Chatham Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Apex Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Old Apex Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Apex Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Old Apex Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Salem Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Salem Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward Pittsboro

    1393 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1127 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Liberty Road

    10.1 mi · 18 min · Old Liberty Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Millboro Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millboro Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Worthville Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Worthville Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pittsboro
34.7 mi · 51%
Isaac Brooks Highway
12.3 mi · 18%
Old Liberty Road
10.1 mi · 15%
Old Apex Road
3.26 mi · 5%
Worthville Road
2.68 mi · 4%
Millboro Road
1.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pittsboro

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 45m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siler City
00h 51m from Cary
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cary and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Randleman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Cary and 34.1 miles from Randleman.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cary and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Randleman.

Stop Ideas Near Siler City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Siler City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 14.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Pittsboro Town Hall

Pittsboro , NC
635 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Siler City.

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Burlington

41 mi away
101 North Main Street
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J. Douglas Galyon Depot

50 mi away
236 East Washington Street
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High Point

55 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Randleman. Straight-line distance: 57.3 mi (92.21 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

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

#2 Randleman

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

Population4,137
Coordinates35.8179100, -79.8030900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Randleman (-79.80309, 35.81791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
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 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.63 $21.26
Premium $4.78 $11.47 $22.93
Diesel $5.62 $13.50 $27.00

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Cary and Randleman. The current time is 16:23:26.

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.