How far is Jamestown, NC from Cary, NC?

Fastest route

The route from Jamestown, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is approximately 77.8 miles and takes around 1 hour and 22 minutes via US-421 S and US-64 E. The directions involve following Oakdale Rd and River Rd to I-85BL N, then taking US-421 S and US-64 E to N Salem St in Wake County. Finally, you'll continue on N Salem St, Old Apex Rd, and W Chatham St to N Academy St in Cary.

Directions

1. Head southwest on E Main St toward Oakdale Rd.
2. Turn left onto Oakdale Rd.
3. Take US-421 S and US-64 E to N Salem St in Wake County. Take the exit toward Apex/Downtown from US-64 E.
4. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-85 N/US-29 N/US-70/Greensboro N and merge onto I-85 N/I-85BL N/US-29 N/US-70 E.
5. Keep left at the fork to continue on I-85 N.
6. Take exit 126A-126B to merge onto US-421 S toward Sanford.
7. Take exit 171 for US-64 E toward Pittsboro. Pass by Wendy's (on the right in 0.4 mi) and take the exit toward Apex/Downtown.
8. Follow N Salem St, Old Apex Rd, and W Chatham St to N Academy St in Cary.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🚗 Make sure to start by heading southwest on E Main St toward Oakdale Rd.
• 🔄 Keep left at the fork to continue on I-85 N.
• 🛣️ Take exit 126A-126B to merge onto US-421 S toward Sanford.
• 🍔 Grab a quick bite at Wendy's on the right, just before taking the exit toward Apex/Downtown.
• 🏞️ Enjoy the scenic drive along N Salem St, Old Apex Rd, and W Chatham St.
• 🚦 Be mindful of traffic circles and follow the directions to stay on W Chatham St.
• 📍 Arrive at your destination on N Academy St in Cary.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jamestown and Cary is 66.11 miles (106.39 km).

Flight distance from Jamestown, NC to Cary, NC is 66.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Jamestown to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jamestown, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 81.71 miles (131.5 km) by car.

Driving from Jamestown to Cary will take approximately 01 hours 20 minutes.

#1 Jamestown

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

Population	4528
GPS Coordinates	35°59'39"N 79°56'7"W
Latitude	35.9943000
Longitude	-79.9353100
Altitude	242
Country	United States

#2 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population	173587
GPS Coordinates	35°47'30"N 78°46'52"W
Latitude	35.7915400
Longitude	-78.7811200
Altitude	152
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Jamestown and Cary

The distance between Jamestown and Cary is 131 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Cary. The current time is 21:01:01.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.91 liters (2.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jamestown and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jamestown to Cary is $9.3 (diesel $12.23).

North Carolina gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jamestown and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.