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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.95 mi
01h 02m
Flight
48.36 mi
77.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.36 mi
Kilometers
77.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.95 mi
Kilometers
107.75 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cary
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Cary
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Zebulon
NC

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

From Fremont
33.4 mi
00h 31m
To Cary
33.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Wilson Street

    2 m · 2 sec · North Wilson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    50.7 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Cary

    1262 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Academy Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Wilson Street
53.7 mi · 80%
Dan K Moore Freeway
5.85 mi · 9%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
4.26 mi · 6%
Chapel Hill Road
2.23 mi · 3%
NC 54
0.24 mi
North Academy Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zebulon
00h 31m from Fremont
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zebulon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zebulon.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

30 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

33 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

35 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Wilson

38 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Cary. Straight-line distance: 48.36 mi (77.82 km).

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#1 Fremont

Town in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,264
Coordinates35.5454400, -77.9747100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Cary

#2 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: NC 222 (-77.974704, 35.545423)
End: North Academy Street (-78.781127, 35.79154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Cary. The current time is 00:24:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.