How far is Cary, NC from Scotland Neck, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Scotland Neck, NC is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Scotland Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Scotland Neck.
-
1
Start on North Academy Street
7 m · 7 sec · North Academy Street
-
2
Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road
-
3
Take the ramp slight right
1232 ft · 27 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
-
5
Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
-
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
Keep slight left
27.1 mi · 29 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95
1355 ft · 33 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
2124 ft · 52 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
1797 ft · 44 sec
-
12
Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
-
13
Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
1129 ft · 28 sec
-
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
-
16
Exit the roundabout
619 ft · 14 sec
-
17
Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
-
18
Turn right onto Watson Seed Farm Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Watson Seed Farm Road
-
19
Continue on Moore Farm Road
1 km · 57 sec · Moore Farm Road
-
20
At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
-
21
Turn right onto Whitaker Street
1862 ft · 45 sec · Whitaker Street
-
22
Continue on Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Thirteen Bridges Road
-
23
Turn right
5.2 mi · 7 min
-
24
Continue on East 12th Street
149 m · 23 sec · East 12th Street
-
25
Turn right onto Roanoke Street
143 m · 17 sec · Roanoke Street
-
26
Turn left onto East 11th Street
19 m · 3 sec · East 11th Street
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Scotland Neck.
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
27.1 mi · 00h 29m
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 Scotland Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Scotland Neck?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 48.3 miles from Cary and 48.4 miles from Scotland Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Scotland Neck.
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 Scotland Neck. Straight-line distance: 79.61 mi (128.12 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scotland Neck
Town in North Carolina (United States)
| Population | 1,810 |
| Coordinates | 36.1296000, -77.4202500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotland Neck (-77.42025, 36.1296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.51 | $27.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.10 | $30.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.