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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.94 mi
01h 52m
Flight
85.87 mi
138.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.87 mi
Kilometers
138.2 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.94 mi
Kilometers
160.84 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:57 PM EDT
Return by in Cary
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-04-16T11:04
Arrive Robersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Momeyer
NC

Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Cary
49.9 mi
00h 56m
To Robersonville
50 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    7 m · 7 sec · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1232 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1625 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Academy Street

    556 ft · 14 sec · East Academy Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Grimes Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · North Grimes Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast Railroad Street

    797 ft · 35 sec · Southeast Railroad Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
86.5 mi · 87%
Dan K Moore Freeway
7.05 mi · 7%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.16 mi · 3%
Chapel Hill Road
2.25 mi · 2%
Southeast Railroad Street
0.15 mi
East Academy Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Momeyer
00h 56m from Cary
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Momeyer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Momeyer.

RAIL

Rocky Mount

23 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

30 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

52 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

57 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Robersonville. Straight-line distance: 85.87 mi (138.2 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

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

#2 Robersonville

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

Population1,322
Coordinates35.8251600, -77.2491300
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Robersonville (-77.24913, 35.82516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cary and Robersonville. The current time is 11:04:49.

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.