How far is Green Level, NC from Cary, NC?

The driving distance from Green Level, NC to Cary, NC is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
49.42 mi
00h 54m
Flight
38.85 mi
62.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.85 mi
Kilometers
62.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.54 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cary
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Green Level
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Level
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Cary
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Level
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
Carrboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Green Level
24.2 mi
00h 27m
To Cary
25.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green Level and Cary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Level and Cary.

  1. 1

    Start on Evergreen Avenue

    55 m · 13 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hilldale Street

    690 ft · 33 sec · Hilldale Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pinebrook Drive

    107 m · 18 sec · Pinebrook Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Greenway Street

    1132 ft · 55 sec · Greenway Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North NC 49

    1.1 km · 1 min · North NC 49

  6. 6

    Continue on Roxboro Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Roxboro Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bason Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Bason Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Wilkins Road

    2817 ft · 1 min · North Wilkins Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Trollingwood Road

    137 m · 16 sec · Trollingwood Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Stone Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Stone Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Trollingwood Hawfields Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    28.8 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cary

    1091 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    625 ft · 26 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Academy Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Level and Cary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
29 mi · 59%
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
12.1 mi · 24%
North Harrison Avenue
3.13 mi · 6%
Stone Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Roxboro Street
0.91 mi · 2%
North NC 49
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

28.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrboro
00h 27m from Green Level
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green Level and Sunny near Cary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green Level to Cary?

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Green Level and 25.2 miles from Cary.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green Level and Sunny near Cary.

Stop Ideas Near Carrboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carrboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 7.3 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 9.2 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

18 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

30 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

36 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

38 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Level and Cary. Straight-line distance: 38.85 mi (62.53 km).

Green Level

#1 Green Level

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,341
Coordinates36.1209700, -79.3441900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Cary

#2 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen Avenue (-79.343456, 36.121152)
End: North Academy Street (-78.781127, 35.79154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.71 $15.41
Premium $4.78 $8.31 $16.63
Diesel $5.62 $9.79 $19.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Level and Cary. The current time is 02:19:27.

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.