How far is Franklinville, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Franklinville, NC to Cary, NC is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklinville and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklinville and Cary.
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Start on the route
41 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn sharp right onto East Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jordan Road
24.2 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road
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Keep slight left
23.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Apex Downtown
1346 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto North Salem Street
115 m · 13 sec · North Salem Street
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Continue on North Salem Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Salem Street
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Continue on Old Apex Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Apex Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Chatham Street
43 m · 3 sec · West Chatham Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Chatham Street
2076 ft · 56 sec · West Chatham Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Avenue
1654 ft · 45 sec · South Harrison Avenue
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Turn right 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 Franklinville and Cary.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jordan Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jordan Road
24.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Franklinville and Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklinville to Cary?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Franklinville and 27.8 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklinville and Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Carrboro Town Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsboro.
Cary
Durham
North Carolina State Fair station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklinville and Cary. Straight-line distance: 51.19 mi (82.38 km).
#1 Franklinville
Township in Randolph County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,213 |
| Coordinates | 35.7437500, -79.6922500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
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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