How far is Cary, NC from Rhodhiss, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Rhodhiss, NC is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Rhodhiss.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Rhodhiss.
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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 · 19 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1937 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
59.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
85.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Longview
1253 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto 33rd Street Southwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · 33rd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Main Avenue Northwest
68 m · 6 sec · Main Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 34th Street Northwest
2179 ft · 50 sec · 34th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
1638 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Hickory Airport Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hickory Airport Road
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Continue on Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Airport Rhodhiss Road
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Turn sharp right onto Burke Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Burke Street
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Turn left
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Rhodhiss.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
85.7 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cary and Mostly Sunny near Rhodhiss.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Rhodhiss?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Cary and 88.5 miles from Rhodhiss.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cary and Mostly Sunny near Rhodhiss.
Stop Ideas Near Kernersville
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 Kernersville.
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Rhodhiss. Straight-line distance: 148.54 mi (239.05 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rhodhiss
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 35.7740200, -81.4312000 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rhodhiss (-81.4312, 35.77402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.64 | $55.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.09 | $70.19 |
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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