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Trip from Cary, NC to Jonesville, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

140.1 mi

226 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

48 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 37m ★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cary, NC, NC

Cary, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cary, NC to Jonesville, NC covers 140.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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 40, US 421 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.8 miles on Dan K. Moore Frwy. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.91 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.1 miles from Cary, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dan K. Moore Frwy 59.8 mi 1h 9m
I 40 38.2 mi 45m
US 421 27.5 mi 31m
I 77 7.7 mi 8m
North Harrison Avenue 3.3 mi 5m
NC 67 1.6 mi 3m
Chapel Hill Road 0.1 mi <1m
North Academy Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dan K. Moore Frwy — 59.8 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cary, NC and Jonesville, 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

60 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220

13 mi · 15 min · I 40; US 220
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

18 mi · 20 min · I 40
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville Use the slight left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 188 Toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 421 North: Yadkinville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto US 421

28 mi · 31 min · US 421
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 265A Toward I 77 North: Elkin Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 77

7.7 mi · 8 min · I 77
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 82 Toward NC 67: Jonesville, Boonville, Elkin
15

Turn left onto NC 67

1.6 mi · 3 min · NC 67
16

Arrive at destination

US 21 BUS

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.1 miles from Cary, NC, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 miles.

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 31 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.1 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesville, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cary, NC

This is one driving day of about 140.1 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Cary, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dan K. Moore Frwy for about 59.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Graham, NC

70 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

Hillsborough, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greensboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.1 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

West End Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13367234774

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Durham, North Carolina

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 20

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19842191215

Visit website

West End Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.1

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13367234774

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19197814810

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 20

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19842191215

Visit website

Kyles Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.1

Kernersville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13364974327

Visit website

1922

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 20

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+19849994195

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 20

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

+18889982546

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 40

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 50

Burlington, North Carolina

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 50

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 50

Burlington, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13365840201

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 20

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Visit website

Adventure Landing Winston-Salem

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 100.1

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13367684730

Visit website

Children's Museum of Alamance County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 50

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13362287997

Visit website

Piedmont Wildlife Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 20

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19194890900

Visit website

All A Flutter Farms LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 80.1

High Point, North Carolina

+13364545651

Visit website

Safari Nation Winston-Salem

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 100.1

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13365233355

Visit website

Gold Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 30

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19197321270

Visit website

Lake Crabtree County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Morrisville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+19194603390

Visit website

Game On Escapes & More - Cary

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

+19194380798

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 63.6 and 130.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
63.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
83.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
8
101.8 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 188 Toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville
7
102 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 421 North: Yadkinville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 421 North: Yadkinville
7
130.1 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 77 North: Elkin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 265A Toward I 77 North: Elkin

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.91 one way

$43.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $23.95 $47.91
premium $4.70 $25.93 $51.86
diesel $5.61 $30.93 $61.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

48 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Carrboro, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Carrboro, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Blink

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Other

1 DCFC

Nissan Charging Station

Burlington, North Carolina

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 23 Other: 11 EV Connect: 4 Blink: 3 Tesla: 3 Tesla Destination: 2 EVgo: 1 Shell Recharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42 0 $14.71 $6.72
Efficient EV 35 0 $12.26 $5.60
EV Truck/SUV 56 0 $19.61 $8.97

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cary, NC

Afternoon in Cary on Saturday

Local time

4:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesville, NC

Afternoon in Jonesville on Saturday

Local time

4:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Graham, NC

70 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

7 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

2h 48m 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?

The drive from Cary, NC to Jonesville, NC covers 140.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dan K. Moore Frwy is the longest continuous segment at about 59.8 miles.

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 around 63.6 miles in near I 40.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 140.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 63.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cary, NC and Jonesville, NC, road signs point toward Statesville and Yadkinville.

Statesville

83.8 mi in | ~1h 40m | via I 40

Yadkinville

101.8 mi in | ~2h 1m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 140.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cary, NC to Jonesville, NC covers 140.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dan K. Moore Frwy, I 40, US 421. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 70.1 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 $21.91 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 140.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 63.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Cary, NC and Jonesville, NC, road signs point toward Statesville and Yadkinville.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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