How far is Pleasant Hill, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, NC to Cary, NC is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Cary.
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Start on Pleasant Hill Church Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road
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Continue on Staley Snow Camp Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Staley Snow Camp Road
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Turn left onto Piney Grove Church Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Piney Grove Church Road
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Take the ramp left
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
1413 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
23.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Apex Downtown
1346 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto North Salem Street
115 m · 13 sec · North Salem Street
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Continue on North Salem Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Salem Street
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Continue on Old Apex Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Apex Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Chatham Street
43 m · 3 sec · West Chatham Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Chatham Street
2076 ft · 56 sec · West Chatham Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Avenue
1654 ft · 45 sec · South Harrison Avenue
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Turn right 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 Pleasant Hill and Cary.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 64
Keep slight left
23.2 mi · 00h 30m
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 Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill to Cary?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Pleasant Hill and 26.3 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pleasant Hill and Mostly Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Carrboro Town Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsboro.
Cary
Durham
North Carolina State Fair station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Cary. Straight-line distance: 39.65 mi (63.81 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 35.8734700, -79.4816900 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
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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