How far is Roseboro, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Roseboro, NC to Cary, NC is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
Driving 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 01h 18m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roseboro and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseboro and Cary.
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Start on East Roseboro Street
46 m · 11 sec · East Roseboro Street
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Turn right onto North East Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North East Street
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Continue on South Salemburg Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Salemburg Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Salemburg Highway
8.7 mi · 12 min · North Salemburg Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spiveys Corner Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Spiveys Corner Highway
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Turn right onto Newton Grove Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Turn left onto Easy Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Easy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
156 m · 8 sec · Harnett-Dunn Highway
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
22.3 mi · 25 min
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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 Roseboro 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.
Harnett-Dunn Highway
Keep slight left
22.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Roseboro 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 Roseboro to Cary?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Roseboro and 35.5 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roseboro and Mostly Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
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North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roseboro and Cary. Straight-line distance: 59.94 mi (96.46 km).
#1 Roseboro
City in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 34.9529500, -78.5086200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
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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