How far is Landis, NC from Cary, NC?

The driving distance from Landis, NC to Cary, NC is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
133.51 mi
02h 07m
Flight
104.1 mi
167.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.1 mi
Kilometers
167.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.51 mi
Kilometers
214.86 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cary
Wed, Apr 15, 2:42 PM EDT
Return by in Landis
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Landis
2026-04-15T12:34
Arrive Cary
Wed, Apr 15, 2:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Landis
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
Greensboro
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

From Landis
65.4 mi
01h 03m
To Cary
68.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Landis and Cary.

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Avenue

    152 m · 26 sec · South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Ryder Avenue

    1354 ft · 38 sec · East Ryder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Beaver Street

    3186 ft · 1 min · North Beaver Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North Cannon Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Cannon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    585 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    23 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    702 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1692 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    28.8 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Cary

    1091 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    625 ft · 24 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Academy Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Landis 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29
42.7 mi · 32%
I 85 North
32.8 mi · 25%
I 40 East
29 mi · 22%
North Cannon Boulevard
22.1 mi · 17%
North Harrison Avenue
3.13 mi · 2%
North Beaver Street
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 03m from Landis
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Landis and Sunny near Cary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Landis to Cary?

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Landis and 68.2 miles from Cary.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.66 one way or $37.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Landis and Sunny near Cary.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greensboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

4 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

23 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

32 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Landis and Cary. Straight-line distance: 104.1 mi (167.54 km).

Landis

#1 Landis

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

Population3,148
Coordinates35.5456900, -80.6109000
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Cary

#2 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: South Central Avenue (-80.610812, 35.545617)
End: North Academy Street (-78.781127, 35.79154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.83 L · about $18.66
Round trip
$37.31
9.42 gal · 35.66 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.66 $37.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.86 $41.72
Premium $4.78 $22.50 $45.01
Diesel $5.62 $26.49 $52.98

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Landis and Cary. The current time is 12:34:28.

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.