Origin
Cary, NC
Evening in Cary on Saturday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cary, NC to Creedmoor, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Creedmoor, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Cary, NC to Creedmoor, NC covers 32.5 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dan K. Moore Frwy, I 85, US 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Dan K. Moore Frwy. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan K. Moore Frwy | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| I 85 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| US 15 | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Durham Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| East End Connector | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| North Harrison Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West Wilton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chapel Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan K. Moore Frwy
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,465 veh/hr typical · worst 6,529
Quietest
2 AM
~471 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary, NC and Creedmoor, NC.
1
Start on North Academy Street
24 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Academy Street
2
Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chapel Hill Road
3
Turn right onto SR 1652
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Harrison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 279B
Toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 885
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Durham Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 885
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East End Connector
Toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 285
Toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Petersburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 85; US 15
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 85; US 15
11
Take the exit onto US 15
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 15
Toward US 15 North
12
Turn right onto NC 50; NC 56
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Wilton Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
NC 50; NC 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chapel Hill Road
Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 1652 / North Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto SR 1652 / North Harrison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 279B
Toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 885 / East End Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto I 885 / East End Connector toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Petersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 285
Toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Pete...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.98 one way
$9.96 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| premium | $4.64 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Creedmoor, NC
Evening in Creedmoor on Saturday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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?
32.5 mi in 43m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Dan K. Moore Frwy.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Dan K. Moore Frwy.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chapel Hill Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chapel Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 1652 / North Harrison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
497 ft
265 ft
Total Climb
198 ft
Total Descent
318 ft
Highest Point
497 ft
Elevation Range
232 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cary, NC to Creedmoor, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Petersburg along the way.
Petersburg
15.7 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 885
About the Cities
Starting in Cary, NC
Full guide →Founded 1750
Cary is a town in the Research Triangle of North Carolina. It is primarily a fast-growing suburb of Raleigh, the state capital, but has developed some economic gravity of its own. Cary is known throughout the area for having a very high population of non-native residents. The name of the city is jokingly referred to as standing for Containment/Concentration Area for Relocated Yankees.
Top landmarks
- • Page-Walker Hotel — historic house in North Carolina, United States
Arriving in Creedmoor, NC
Full guide →Founded 1885
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Dan K. Moore Frwy. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Creedmoor, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Chapel Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 1652 / North Harrison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Creedmoor, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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