How far is Dunn, NC from Garner, NC?
The driving distance from Dunn, NC to Garner, NC is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunn and Garner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunn and Garner.
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Start on East Cumberland Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Cumberland Street
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Turn left
2058 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Garner
2222 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
142 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Umstead Lane
127 m · 16 sec · Umstead Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Benson Road
1291 ft · 32 sec · Benson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Benson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunn and Garner.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Dunn and Sunny near Garner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunn to Garner?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Dunn and 17.2 miles from Garner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunn and Sunny near Garner.
Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Dunn Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Oaks.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Goldsboro, NC
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunn and Garner. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.04 km).
#1 Dunn
City in North Carolina
| Population | 9,684 |
| Coordinates | 35.3062700, -78.6089000 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garner
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 32,180 |
| Coordinates | 35.7112600, -78.6141700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garner (-78.61417, 35.71126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.75 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
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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