How far is Moyock, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Moyock, NC to Cary, NC is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina (United States)
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moyock and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moyock and Cary.
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Start on Caratoke Highway
1370 ft · 32 sec · Caratoke Highway
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Turn left onto South Mills Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Mills Road
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Continue on Old Swamp Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Old Swamp Road
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Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Bunker Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 343 South
3149 ft · 1 min · NC Highway 343 South
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
573 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn sharp right
30.4 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn straight
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Short Cut Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Short Cut Road
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Turn right onto Saint Johns Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Saint Johns Highway
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight left onto Short Street
565 ft · 24 sec · Short Street
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Turn slight left onto South Main Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
92 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Moonlight Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Moonlight Road
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Continue on Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Thirteen Bridges Road
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Continue on Whitaker Street
2627 ft · 1 min · Whitaker Street
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Turn right onto Whitfield Street
1774 ft · 55 sec · Whitfield Street
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Turn straight onto Glenview Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Glenview Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp left
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Cary
1262 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn right 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 Moyock and Cary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 64 West
Merge slight right
44.6 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Moyock and Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moyock to Cary?
The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scotland Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Moyock and 91.9 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.67 one way or $51.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moyock and Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Scotland Neck
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 Scotland Neck.
Rocky Mount
Greenville, NC
Wilson
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moyock and Cary. Straight-line distance: 153.78 mi (247.48 km).
#1 Moyock
Township in Currituck County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,759 |
| Coordinates | 36.5246000, -76.1782700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $25.67 | $51.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.44 | $72.89 |
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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