How far is Fruitland, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Fruitland, NC to Cary, NC is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fruitland and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruitland and Cary.
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Start on Old Clear Creek Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Old Clear Creek Road
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Continue on Grant Mountain Road
135 m · 10 sec · Grant Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Slick Rock Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Slick Rock Road
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Continue on Slick Rock Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Slick Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chimney Rock Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Continue on Gerton Highway
1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fort Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road
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Continue on Bat Cave Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
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Take the ramp right
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
138.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 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 Fruitland 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.
Bat Cave Road
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Fruitland and Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fruitland to Cary?
The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.8 miles from Fruitland and 123.2 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.38 one way or $68.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruitland and Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Mocksville
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 Mocksville.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fruitland and Cary. Straight-line distance: 204.75 mi (329.52 km).
#1 Fruitland
Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,031 |
| Coordinates | 35.3965100, -82.3931700 |
| Altitude | 675 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $34.38 | $68.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.44 | $76.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.47 | $82.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.82 | $97.63 |
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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