How far is Raeford, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Raeford, NC to Cary, NC is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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 30m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raeford and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raeford and Cary.
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Start on West Edinborough Avenue
9 m · 9 sec · West Edinborough Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1211 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Prospect Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Aberdeen Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · Aberdeen Road
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
18 mi · 24 min · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3251 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Tryon Road
1739 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Tryon Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tryon Road
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Turn left onto Kildaire Farm Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Kildaire Farm Road
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Turn right onto South Academy Street
3087 ft · 2 min · South 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 Raeford and Cary.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Sandhills Boulevard
Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 00h 48m
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 Raeford and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raeford to Cary?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Raeford and 44.6 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raeford and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
Southern Pines
Fayetteville
Hamlet
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raeford and Cary. Straight-line distance: 61.31 mi (98.67 km).
#1 Raeford
City in North Carolina
| Population | 4,956 |
| Coordinates | 34.9810000, -79.2242000 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
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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