How far is Cary, NC from Rockfish, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Rockfish, NC is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Rockfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Rockfish.
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Start on North Academy Street
3087 ft · 2 min · North Academy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dry Avenue
67 m · 5 sec · Dry Avenue
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Continue on Kildaire Farm Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Kildaire Farm Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Cary Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Cary Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 55: Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina
1277 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Williams Street
6 mi · 9 min · East Williams Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2405 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
6 mi · 10 min · Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
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Continue on Piney Grove-Rawls Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Grove-Rawls Road
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto McKinney Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · McKinney Parkway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Harnett Street
118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Northington Street
126 m · 15 sec · East Northington Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
552 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left onto South Bragg Boulevard
2461 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Murchison Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Murchison Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South, NC 24 East, NC 87 South: Fort Bragg
2739 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop
9.8 mi · 11 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
1611 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford
106 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Raeford Road
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Turn left onto Gillis Hill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Gillis Hill Road
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Turn left onto Lindsay Road
2119 ft · 42 sec · Lindsay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockfish Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Rockfish.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Fayetteville Outer Loop
Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop
9.78 mi · 00h 11m
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 Rockfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Rockfish?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Lillington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Cary and 34.3 miles from Rockfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Rockfish.
Stop Ideas Near Lillington
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 Lillington.
Fayetteville
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Rockfish. Straight-line distance: 57.48 mi (92.51 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockfish
Township in Hoke County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.9926600, -79.0661400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockfish (-79.06614, 34.99266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
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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