How far is Saint Pauls, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Saint Pauls, NC to Cary, NC is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Pauls and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Pauls and Cary.
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Start on East Broad Street
38 m · 6 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
118 m · 20 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Armfield Street
1399 ft · 50 sec · West Armfield Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 5th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oakland Road
18 m · 1 sec · Oakland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakland Road
1643 ft · 40 sec · Oakland Road
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 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 Saint Pauls and Cary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Oakland Road
Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 00h 53m
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 Saint Pauls 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 Saint Pauls to Cary?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Dunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Saint Pauls and 44.9 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Pauls and Mostly Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Dunn
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 Dunn.
Fayetteville
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Pauls and Cary. Straight-line distance: 68.9 mi (110.88 km).
#1 Saint Pauls
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,290 |
| Coordinates | 34.8065500, -78.9711400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.00 | $27.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
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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