How far is Franklinton, LA from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Franklinton, LA to Cary, NC is about 847.8 miles (1364.4 km), with a travel time of about 16h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 739.6 miles (1190.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 32h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 16h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklinton and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklinton and Cary.
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Start on Greenlaw Street
26 m · 4 sec · Greenlaw Street
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
156 m · 27 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Dobson Street
151 m · 24 sec · Dobson Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2818 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bene Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bene Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 25
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 25
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Continue straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Beulah Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Beulah Avenue
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Continue on Old Hwy 98 East
2 mi · 3 min · Old Hwy 98 East
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Turn right
43.7 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2453 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
1706 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 59 North: Laurel
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
129.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
135 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left
125.1 mi · 2 hr 24 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 Franklinton and Cary.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
135 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Franklinton and Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklinton to Cary?
The road trip is about 847.8 miles (1364.4 km) and usually takes 16h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 422.2 miles from Franklinton and 425.6 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 739.6 miles (1190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $117.05 one way or $234.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 265.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklinton and Cary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklinton and Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Douglasville
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 Douglasville.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklinton and Cary. Straight-line distance: 739.53 mi (1190.16 km).
#1 Franklinton
City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,647 |
| Coordinates | 30.8473100, -90.1552700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 34m |
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 | $3.91 | $117.05 | $234.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $130.93 | $261.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $143.05 | $286.10 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $174.22 | $348.45 |
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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