How far is Cary, NC from Stedman, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Stedman, NC is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 27m.
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 Stedman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Stedman.
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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
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wade
1368 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wade-Stedman Road
87 m · 8 sec · Wade-Stedman Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wade-Stedman Road
840 ft · 23 sec · Wade-Stedman Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wade-Stedman Road
48 m · 4 sec · Wade-Stedman Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wade-Stedman Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Wade-Stedman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Goldsboro Road
1723 ft · 28 sec · Goldsboro Road
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Turn left onto Wade-Stedman Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Wade-Stedman Road
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Continue on Wade-Stedman Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Wade-Stedman Road
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Turn right
129 m · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward NC 24 East: Stedman
106 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
795 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Wade-Stedman Road
1322 ft · 29 sec · Wade-Stedman Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Road
150 m · 12 sec · Clinton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Stedman.
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-95 South
Merge slight left
19.2 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.
Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Stedman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Stedman?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 35.4 miles from Cary and 35.4 miles from Stedman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Stedman.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Stedman. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.87 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stedman
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 35.0135000, -78.6939100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stedman (-78.69391, 35.0135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
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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