How far is Cary, NC from Saxapahaw, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Saxapahaw, NC is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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 00h 58m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Saxapahaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Saxapahaw.
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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.
13.8 mi · 16 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 54 East: Durham
1357 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Raleigh Road
3 mi · 6 min · Raleigh Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 15, US 501: Carrboro, Pittsboro
697 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Fordham Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · North Fordham Boulevard
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Continue straight
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road
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Turn slight right onto Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
53 m · 12 sec · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
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Continue on Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
7 m · 1 sec · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Saxapahaw.
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.
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
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 Saxapahaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Saxapahaw?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Cary and 19.9 miles from Saxapahaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Saxapahaw.
Stop Ideas Near Carrboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrboro.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Saxapahaw. Straight-line distance: 32.14 mi (51.72 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saxapahaw
Township in Alamance County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,648 |
| Coordinates | 35.9473600, -79.3219600 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saxapahaw (-79.32196, 35.94736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
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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