How far is Cary, NC from Robersonville, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Robersonville, NC is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 52m.
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.
Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Robersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Robersonville.
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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 · 26 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 left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
66.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1625 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Academy Street
556 ft · 14 sec · East Academy Street
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Turn right onto North Grimes Street
545 ft · 29 sec · North Grimes Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Railroad Street
797 ft · 35 sec · Southeast Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Robersonville.
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 87 North
Keep slight left
66.2 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cary and Mostly Sunny near Robersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Robersonville?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Momeyer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Cary and 50 miles from Robersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cary and Mostly Sunny near Robersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Momeyer
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 Momeyer.
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Robersonville. Straight-line distance: 85.87 mi (138.2 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Robersonville
City in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,322 |
| Coordinates | 35.8251600, -77.2491300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robersonville (-77.24913, 35.82516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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