How far is Davidson, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Davidson, NC to Cary, NC is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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.
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 02h 31m.
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.
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davidson and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davidson and Cary.
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Start on the route
32 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
134 m · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2255 ft · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
768 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Mecklenburg Highway
2198 ft · 42 sec · Mecklenburg Highway
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Turn right onto Presbyterian Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Presbyterian Road
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Turn left onto Shearers Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Shearers Road
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Turn right onto Rocky River Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rocky River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coddle Creek Highway
2096 ft · 42 sec · Coddle Creek Highway
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Turn right onto Williford Road
2555 ft · 1 min · Williford Road
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Turn right onto Linwood Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Linwood Road
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Continue on Deal Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Deal Road
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Turn slight right
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn sharp left
2349 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
1631 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
585 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
23 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
702 ft · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1692 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
28.8 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cary
1091 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
625 ft · 24 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn left onto North Academy Street
7 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidson and Cary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Davidson and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davidson to Cary?
The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Davidson and 75.4 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Davidson and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davidson and Cary. Straight-line distance: 117.27 mi (188.72 km).
#1 Davidson
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,203 |
| Coordinates | 35.5023300, -80.8391200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Academy Street (-78.781127, 35.79154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.87 | $41.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.64 | $59.28 |
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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