Origin
Pinebluff, NC
Afternoon in Pinebluff on Tuesday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinebluff, NC to Cary, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinebluff, NC
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Cary, NC
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Trip Overview
Pinebluff, NC to Cary, NC is 67.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via US 1 and Kildaire Farm Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina's Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on US Highway 1 for a significant portion of the drive. Given its relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, making it an easy option for a quick trip between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 41.9 mi | 47m |
| North Walnut Street | 20.7 mi | 26m |
| Kildaire Farm Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Tryon Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Academy Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Academy Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 41.9 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinebluff, NC and Cary, NC.
1
Start on US 1
21 mi
·
26 min
·
North Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
3
Merge onto US 1
42 mi
·
47 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Tryon Road
5
Turn straight onto Tryon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tryon Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Kildaire Farm Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Kildaire Farm Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto South Academy Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Academy Street
Use the right lane.
8
Arrive at destination
North Academy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Pinebluff, 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 20.7 and 67.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
20.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Tryon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Tryon Road
4
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Kildaire Farm Road
Turn left onto Kildaire Farm Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
South Academy Street
Turn right onto South Academy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.62 one way
$21.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Cary, NC
Afternoon in Cary on Tuesday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Sanford, NC
34 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
21 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 25m 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 is largely a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 41.9 miles on US 1, which provides a consistent pace for a good portion of your travel. As you progress, the route incorporates local roads like North Walnut Street and Kildaire Farm Road, offering a slight shift in scenery and speed before reaching your destination. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and more typical local road conditions.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and North Walnut Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 20.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pinebluff, NC to Cary, NC is easy. At 1h 25m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21.3 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cary, NC
Full guide →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.
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.9 miles on US 1. 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 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21.3 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cary, 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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