How far is Cary, NC from Wadesboro, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Wadesboro, NC is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 02h 18m.
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 Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Wadesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Wadesboro.
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Start on North Academy Street
3087 ft · 2 min · North Academy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dry Avenue
67 m · 5 sec · Dry Avenue
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Continue on Kildaire Farm Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Kildaire Farm Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Cary Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Cary Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
23 mi · 27 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right
3281 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Take the exit slight left
59 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Salisbury Street
824 ft · 20 sec · Salisbury Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Caswell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Wadesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jefferson Davis Highway
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
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 Wadesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Wadesboro?
The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Vass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Cary and 55 miles from Wadesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.37 one way or $30.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Wadesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Vass
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 Vass.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Wadesboro. Straight-line distance: 92.53 mi (148.92 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wadesboro
City in North Carolina
| Population | 5,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.9682100, -80.0767300 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wadesboro (-80.07673, 34.96821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
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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