How far is Pineville, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Pineville, NC to Cary, NC is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 38m.
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.
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pineville and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pineville and Cary.
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Start on Price Street
96 m · 17 sec · Price Street
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Turn right onto Dover Street
1036 ft · 52 sec · Dover Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3099 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Rock Hill-Pineville Road
1173 ft · 26 sec · Rock Hill-Pineville Road
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Turn right onto Downs Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Downs Road
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Turn left onto Westinghouse Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Westinghouse Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 North, US 21 North: Charlotte
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto General Paul R Younts Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · General Paul R Younts Expressway
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Continue on Bill Lee Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bill Lee Freeway
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Continue on I-77 North
1.6 km · 1 min · I-77 North
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Continue on Bill Lee Freeway
886 ft · 14 sec · Bill Lee Freeway
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Continue on I-77 North
1.5 mi · 2 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
1.3 mi · 2 min · I-77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greensboro
2095 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro
971 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
48.1 mi · 55 min · Julius Chambers Highway
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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 · 24 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 Pineville 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.
Julius Chambers Highway
Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
48.1 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pineville and Mostly Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pineville to Cary?
The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Pineville and 88 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pineville and Mostly Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Trinity
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 Trinity.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pineville and Cary. Straight-line distance: 128.52 mi (206.84 km).
#1 Pineville
Pineville is a city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
| Population | 9,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.0832000, -80.8923000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.19 | $54.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.34 | $58.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.53 | $69.06 |
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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