How far is Cary, NC from Red Springs, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Red Springs, NC is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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 01h 59m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Red Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Red Springs.
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Start on North Academy Street
7 m · 7 sec · North Academy Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1232 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
17 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North
2238 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
1.1 mi · 1 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Parkton Road
2334 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Leeper Road
68 m · 5 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
760 ft · 13 sec · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road
25 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto David Parnell Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · David Parnell Street
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Continue on North Fayetteville Street
8 mi · 12 min · North Fayetteville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Red Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-95 South
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Red Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Red Springs?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Dunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Cary and 49.3 miles from Red Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Red Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Dunn
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 Dunn.
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Raleigh Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Red Springs. Straight-line distance: 71.17 mi (114.53 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Springs
City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,237 |
| Coordinates | 34.8151600, -79.1830900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Springs (-79.18309, 34.81516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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