How far is Southern Pines, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Southern Pines, NC to Cary, NC is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 04m.
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 Pitt County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southern Pines and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southern Pines and Cary.
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Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue
2126 ft · 54 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sandhills Boulevard
13.7 mi · 18 min · North 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 Southern Pines and Cary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North 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.
Sunny leaving Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines to Cary?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Southern Pines and 34.9 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southern Pines and Mostly Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Farmville
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 Farmville.
Cary
Southern Pines
North Carolina State Fair station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Cary. Straight-line distance: 54.79 mi (88.18 km).
#1 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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