How far is Cary, NC from Troy, NC?

The driving distance from Cary, NC to Troy, NC is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.39 mi
01h 52m
Flight
69.36 mi
111.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.36 mi
Kilometers
111.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.39 mi
Kilometers
132.59 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Cary
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-04-23T05:35
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cary
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cameron
NC

Town of the United States

From Cary
41.1 mi
00h 56m
To Troy
41.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    3087 ft · 2 min · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dry Avenue

    67 m · 5 sec · Dry Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Kildaire Farm Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Kildaire Farm Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Cary Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Cary Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto White Hill Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    27.6 mi · 40 min · McReynolds Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Page Street

    846 ft · 24 sec · Page Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Biscoe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Biscoe Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2323 ft · 59 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McReynolds Street
27.7 mi · 34%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
20.3 mi · 25%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.1 mi · 21%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 13%
Kildaire Farm Road
1.76 mi · 2%
Biscoe Road
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McReynolds Street

Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

27.6 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
00h 56m from Cary
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cary to Troy?

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Cary and 41.2 miles from Troy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cameron, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cameron.

RAIL

Southern Pines

21 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

45 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

64 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Cary

67 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Troy. Straight-line distance: 69.36 mi (111.62 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

City in North Carolina, United States

Population3,293
Coordinates35.3584700, -79.8944900
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Troy (-79.89449, 35.35847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.05
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.53 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.89 $25.78
Premium $4.78 $13.90 $27.81
Diesel $5.62 $16.37 $32.73

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

There is no time difference between Cary and Troy. The current time is 05:35:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.