How far is Granite Quarry, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Granite Quarry, NC to Cary, NC is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 57m.
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.
Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Quarry and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Quarry and Cary.
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Start on West Bank Street
86 m · 13 sec · West Bank Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Faith Road
2 mi · 4 min · Faith Road
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Turn left onto East Innes Street
805 ft · 20 sec · East Innes Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North, US 52 North: Lexington
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 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 · 26 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 Quarry and Cary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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 Quarry 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 Quarry to Cary?
The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Granite Quarry and 62.2 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Granite Quarry and Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite Quarry and Cary. Straight-line distance: 94.27 mi (151.71 km).
#1 Granite Quarry
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,002 |
| Coordinates | 35.6123600, -80.4467300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.74 | $41.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
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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