Origin
Cary, NC
Late night in Cary on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cary, NC to Aberdeen, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cary, NC
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Aberdeen, NC
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Trip Overview
Cary, NC to Aberdeen, NC is 65.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Jefferson Davis Highway, Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway, and US 1, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed interstate journey. With a short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward trip between these two North Carolina towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 23 mi | 27m |
| Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| US 1 | 17.7 mi | 23m |
| Kildaire Farm Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Cary Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Academy Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dry Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Davis Highway
— 23 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary, NC and Aberdeen, NC.
1
Start on North Academy Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Academy Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Dry Avenue
220 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dry Avenue
3
Continue on Kildaire Farm Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Kildaire Farm Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Southeast Cary Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Cary Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford
6
Merge onto US 1; US 64
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 1
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
9
Merge onto US 1
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto NC 5
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
West South Street
11
Arrive at destination
NC 5
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Cary, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 47.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Dry Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Dry Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1; US 64 / Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 1; US 64 / Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
46.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.17 | $22.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Aberdeen, NC
Late night in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sanford, NC
33 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 29% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on local roads, navigating turns and varied speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23 miles along Jefferson Davis Highway. The drive will likely feel like a series of connected local segments rather than a continuous highway cruise. Be prepared for a more hands-on driving experience with frequent adjustments.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on Jefferson Davis Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Dry Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Dry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (US 1; US 64 / Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on Jefferson Davis Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Dry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (US 1; US 64 / Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aberdeen, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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