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Weekend Drives from Cary, NC

Routes

30

Avg Distance

100 mi

Avg Drive

1h 59m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from Cary, NC cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 104 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Cary, NC — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Cary, NC — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Cary, NC that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 104 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Cary, NC → Nashville, NC

55.1 mi 1h 3m Score: 7/10

Cary, NC → Alamance, NC

54.5 mi 1h 7m Score: 7/10

Cary, NC → Carthage, NC

52.9 mi 1h 8m Score: 7/10

Cary, NC → Red Oak, NC

61.9 mi 1h 12m Score: 7/10

Cary, NC → Fremont, NC

66.5 mi 1h 15m Score: 7/10

Cary, NC → Aberdeen, NC

65.3 mi 1h 22m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Roseboro, NC

73.7 mi 1h 33m Score: 9/10

Cary, NC → Archdale, NC

85.3 mi 1h 42m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → High Point, NC

85.6 mi 1h 42m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Kernersville, NC

87.8 mi 1h 46m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Roanoke Rapids, NC

98.2 mi 1h 53m Score: 7/10

Cary, NC → Winston-Salem, NC

97.8 mi 1h 58m Score: 9/10

Cary, NC → Lexington, NC

100.7 mi 2h Score: 9/10

Cary, NC → Burgaw, NC

112.1 mi 2h 4m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Bermuda Run, NC

109.9 mi 2h 13m Score: 9/10

Cary, NC → Mount Olive, NC

108 mi 2h 14m Score: 9/10

Cary, NC → Pembroke, NC

112.6 mi 2h 15m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Spencer, NC

116.8 mi 2h 17m Score: 9/10

Cary, NC → Wadesboro, NC

109.9 mi 2h 18m Score: 9/10

Cary, NC → Albemarle, NC

103.4 mi 2h 21m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Skippers Corner, NC

127.6 mi 2h 21m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Badin, NC

105.1 mi 2h 22m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Windsor, NC

125.7 mi 2h 23m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Northchase, NC

130.8 mi 2h 27m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Kings Grant, NC

132.9 mi 2h 27m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Rockwell, NC

103.5 mi 2h 27m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Murraysville, NC

134.1 mi 2h 28m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → Wrightsboro, NC

131.9 mi 2h 28m Score: 8/10

Cary, NC → China Grove, NC

128.8 mi 2h 29m Score: 9/10

Cary, NC → Franklin, NC

124.5 mi 2h 29m Score: 9/10

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