Origin
Cary, NC
Late night in Cary on Thursday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cary, NC to Eastover, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
66.8 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Eastover, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cary, NC to Eastover, NC covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chapel Hill Road, Dan K Moore Freeway, Thomas Bradshaw Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.4 miles from Cary, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 66.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chapel Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cary, NC to Eastover, NC is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cary, NC to Eastover, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill Road | — | — |
| Dan K Moore Freeway | — | — |
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | — | — |
| SR 42 | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| I-95 South | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| US 301 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chapel Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary, NC and Eastover, NC.
1
Start on North Academy Street
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Academy Street
2
Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Chapel Hill Road
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
5
Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
7
Keep slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
9
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
10
Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
11
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
29 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Dunn Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 301: Dunn Road
14
Turn right onto Dunn Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Dunn Road
15
Turn left onto School Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
School Street
16
Turn left onto Middle Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Road
17
Turn right onto Tom Geddie Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tom Geddie Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.4 miles from Cary, NC, or about 40m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.4 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastover, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cary, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cary, NC
This is one driving day of about 66.8 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Cary, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Cary, NC · 40m into the drive
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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Cary, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eastover, NC
The final approach into Eastover, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.45 one way
$20.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 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 | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
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
Eastover, NC
Late night in Eastover on Thursday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cary, NC to Eastover, NC covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chapel Hill Road, Dan K Moore Freeway, Thomas Bradshaw Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Cary, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cary, NC to Eastover, NC is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cary, NC to Eastover, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cary, NC to Eastover, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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