How far is Cary, NC from Roseboro, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Roseboro, NC is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Roseboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Roseboro.
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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
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 96: Meadow
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
156 m · 9 sec · Harnett-Dunn Highway
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Turn right onto Easy Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Easy Street
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Turn right onto Newton Grove Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Turn left onto Spiveys Corner Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Spiveys Corner Highway
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Turn right onto North Salemburg Highway
8.7 mi · 12 min · North Salemburg Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Salemburg Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Salemburg Highway
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Continue on North East Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North East Street
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Turn left onto East Roseboro Street
46 m · 7 sec · East Roseboro Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Roseboro Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Roseboro.
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 40 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
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 Sunny near Roseboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Roseboro?
The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Cary and 36.8 miles from Roseboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Roseboro.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Roseboro. Straight-line distance: 59.94 mi (96.46 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roseboro
City in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 34.9529500, -78.5086200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roseboro (-78.50862, 34.95295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.42 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
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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