How far is Tabor City, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Tabor City, NC to Cary, NC is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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 02h 27m.
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.
Township in Cumberland County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tabor City and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tabor City and Cary.
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Start on North Main Street
12 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Continue on James B White Highway South
3.8 mi · 5 min · James B White Highway South
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Turn left onto Peacock Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Peacock Road
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Turn left onto Chadbourn Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Chadbourn Highway
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Continue on East Strawberry Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · East Strawberry Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Brown Street
920 ft · 16 sec · North Brown Street
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Continue on Joe Brown Highway North
2 mi · 3 min · Joe Brown Highway North
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Take the ramp left
1036 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · American Indian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont
1555 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.3 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Apple Street
546 ft · 16 sec · Apple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Street
948 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
120 m · 8 sec · North Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street
67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street
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Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road
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Turn right onto Capuano Street
46 m · 7 sec · Capuano Street
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Take the ramp straight
653 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Tabor City and Cary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Capuano Street
Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 01h 10m
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 Tabor City and Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tabor City to Cary?
The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Vander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Tabor City and 64.4 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tabor City and Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Vander
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 Vander.
Fayetteville
Southern Pines
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Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tabor City and Cary. Straight-line distance: 113.63 mi (182.87 km).
#1 Tabor City
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,893 |
| Coordinates | 34.1487800, -78.8766900 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.25 | $38.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.52 | $43.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.33 | $54.67 |
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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