How far is Cary, NC from Yanceyville, NC?

The driving distance from Cary, NC to Yanceyville, NC is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
60.53 mi
01h 21m
Flight
52.45 mi
84.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.45 mi
Kilometers
84.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.53 mi
Kilometers
97.41 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yanceyville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Cary
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-04-19T04:12
Arrive Yanceyville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Cary
30.3 mi
00h 40m
To Yanceyville
30.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    7 m · 6 sec · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

    625 ft · 19 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1937 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Durham Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    27.7 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Road 1163

    61 m · 7 sec · State Road 1163

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1825 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    45 m · 5 sec · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Freeway
14.3 mi · 24%
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
7.18 mi · 12%
US 70 West
6.45 mi · 11%
North Harrison Avenue
3.62 mi · 6%
I 885 North
0.64 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

27.7 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
00h 40m from Cary
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Yanceyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Cary and 30.3 miles from Yanceyville.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Yanceyville.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 10.9 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Yanceyville. Straight-line distance: 52.45 mi (84.41 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

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

#2 Yanceyville

City in North Carolina

Population1,941
Coordinates36.4040300, -79.3361300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Yanceyville (-79.33613, 36.40403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.95
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.48 $16.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.48 $18.96
Premium $4.78 $10.22 $20.45
Diesel $5.62 $12.04 $24.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cary and Yanceyville. The current time is 04:12:44.

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.