How far is Weddington, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Weddington, NC to Cary, NC is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
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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 02h 39m.
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.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weddington and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weddington and Cary.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Weddington Road
563 ft · 44 sec · Weddington Road
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Continue on Weddington Road
746 ft · 13 sec · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Weddington Road
24 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road
38 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road
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Turn left onto M L King Jr Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Dickerson Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Boulevard
5.2 mi · 6 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road
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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 Weddington and Cary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fayetteville Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43.4 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Weddington 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 Weddington to Cary?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Weddington and 101.3 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Weddington and Mostly Sunny near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman
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 Hoffman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weddington and Cary. Straight-line distance: 123.5 mi (198.76 km).
#1 Weddington
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,389 |
| Coordinates | 35.0223700, -80.7609000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.80 | $49.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.91 | $59.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.21 | $70.41 |
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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