How far is Fremont, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Fremont, NC to Cary, NC is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Cary.
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Start on North Wilson Street
2 m · 2 sec · North Wilson Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp right
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
50.7 mi · 55 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Cary
1262 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn right 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 Fremont and Cary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Wilson Street
Merge slight left
50.7 mi · 00h 55m
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 Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Cary?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Fremont and 33.5 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Zebulon
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 Zebulon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Cary. Straight-line distance: 48.36 mi (77.82 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,264 |
| Coordinates | 35.5454400, -77.9747100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
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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