How far is Granite Falls, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Granite Falls, NC to Cary, NC is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
Driving 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 02h 51m.
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.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Falls and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls and Cary.
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Start on Central Avenue
540 ft · 42 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Falls Avenue
2012 ft · 1 min · Falls Avenue
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Turn left onto Archer Street
628 ft · 20 sec · Archer Street
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Take the ramp right
116 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hickory Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Hickory Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clement Boulevard Northwest
159 m · 17 sec · Clement Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Old Lenoir Road
2439 ft · 53 sec · Old Lenoir Road
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Continue on 11th Street Northwest
891 ft · 18 sec · 11th Street Northwest
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest
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Turn straight onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
1638 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
837 ft · 19 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
797 ft · 25 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast
1075 ft · 22 sec · Tate Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Granite Falls and Cary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 01h 38m
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 Granite Falls and Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granite Falls to Cary?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Granite Falls and 88.2 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Granite Falls and Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Kernersville
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 Kernersville.
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite Falls and Cary. Straight-line distance: 148.48 mi (238.96 km).
#1 Granite Falls
City in Minnesota
| Population | 4,657 |
| Coordinates | 35.7965200, -81.4306500 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.62 | $59.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.87 | $69.74 |
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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