How far is Cary, NC from Weddington, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Weddington, NC is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
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 Weddington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Weddington.
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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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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 74 West: Wingate, Monroe
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Dickerson Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard
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Continue on M L King Jr Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weddington Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road
39 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road
34 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
78 m · 6 sec · Weddington Road
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 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 Weddington.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cary and Mostly Sunny near Weddington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Weddington?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Cary and 76.4 miles from Weddington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cary and Mostly Sunny near Weddington.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman
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 Hoffman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Weddington. Straight-line distance: 123.5 mi (198.76 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weddington
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,389 |
| Coordinates | 35.0223700, -80.7609000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weddington (-80.7609, 35.02237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.71 | $51.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.26 | $60.51 |
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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