How far is Cary, NC from Weldon, NC?

The driving distance from Cary, NC to Weldon, NC is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
97 mi
01h 51m
Flight
79.42 mi
127.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.42 mi
Kilometers
127.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97 mi
Kilometers
156.11 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weldon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Cary
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Weldon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Momeyer
NC

Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Cary
48.5 mi
00h 55m
To Weldon
48.5 mi
00h 55m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    7 m · 7 sec · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1232 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Roanoke Rapids, Murfreesboro, Weldon

    1010 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1121 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sycamore Street

    113 m · 20 sec · Sycamore Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
47.1 mi · 49%
I 95 North
34.9 mi · 36%
Dan K Moore Freeway
7.05 mi · 7%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.16 mi · 3%
Chapel Hill Road
2.25 mi · 2%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Momeyer
00h 55m from Cary
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Weldon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Momeyer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Cary and 48.5 miles from Weldon.

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

The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Momeyer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Momeyer, 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 Momeyer.

RAIL

Rocky Mount

23 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

30 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

52 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

57 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Weldon. Straight-line distance: 79.42 mi (127.82 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

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

#2 Weldon

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates36.4271000, -77.5955300
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Weldon (-77.59553, 36.4271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 Weldon. The current time is 04:53:27.

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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.