How far is Cary, NC from Tobaccoville, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Tobaccoville, NC is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Tobaccoville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Tobaccoville.
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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.
59.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 74 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 52 North: Mount Airy
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
1.3 km · 56 sec · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Westinghouse Road
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Westinghouse Road
1281 ft · 26 sec · Westinghouse Road
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Griffin Road
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Turn right onto Doral Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Doral Drive
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Turn left onto Tobaccoville Road
20 m · 1 sec · Tobaccoville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tobaccoville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Tobaccoville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
59.8 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cary and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tobaccoville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Tobaccoville?
The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Elon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Cary and 54.4 miles from Tobaccoville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cary and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tobaccoville.
Stop Ideas Near Elon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elon.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Tobaccoville. Straight-line distance: 94.08 mi (151.41 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tobaccoville
Village in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.2381900, -80.3714400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tobaccoville (-80.37144, 36.23819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.60 | $43.19 |
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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