How far is Cary, NC from Troutman, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Troutman, NC is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
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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 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.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Troutman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Troutman.
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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 left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
53.5 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Statesville
1123 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Salisbury Road
894 ft · 27 sec · Salisbury Road
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Turn left onto Wall Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto Garner Bagnal Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Garner Bagnal Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shelton Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Shelton Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Cumberland Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Road
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Turn straight onto Shelton Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Shelton Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Wagner Street
140 m · 26 sec · Wagner Street
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Troutman.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cary and Mostly Sunny near Troutman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Troutman?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Cary and 73.7 miles from Troutman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cary and Mostly Sunny near Troutman.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Troutman. Straight-line distance: 118.32 mi (190.42 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troutman
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,817 |
| Coordinates | 35.7006900, -80.8881300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Troutman (-80.88813, 35.70069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.85 | $49.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
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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