Origin
Cary, NC
Evening in Cary on Sunday
Local time
5:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cary, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
211.6 mi
340 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 10m
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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Kill Devil Hills, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cary, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC covers 211.6 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, United States Highway 64 East, US 64 ALT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.8 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.8 miles from Cary, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 18m highway drive covering 211.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and United States Highway 64 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.8 miles on US 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and United States Highway 64 East. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 211.6 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: near the start (Chapel Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 40 / Dan K Moore Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 87; I 440; US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Chapel Hill Road
Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 40 / Dan K Moore Freeway
Merge onto I 40 / Dan K Moore Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
12.5 mi into trip
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~15m in
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I 87; I 440; US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64 toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rock...
8
15.3 mi into trip
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~19m in
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I 87; US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64 toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
6
112 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
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US 64 ALT
Turn right onto US 64 ALT
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Cary, NC and Kill Devil Hills, NC, road signs point toward Wilson and Greenville.
Wilson
15.3 mi in
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~19m
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via I 87; US 64
Greenville
15.3 mi in
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~19m
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via I 87; US 64
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 105.8 mi | 2h 1m |
| United States Highway 64 East | 40.5 mi | 49m |
| US 64 ALT | 20.2 mi | 28m |
| I 87 | 20 mi | 21m |
| South Croatan Highway | 9.8 mi | 16m |
| Dan K Moore Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Highway 64 East | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 105.8 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary, NC and Kill Devil Hills, NC.
1
Start on North Academy Street
24 ft
·
7 sec
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North Academy Street
2
Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Chapel Hill Road
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge onto I 40
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 40; US 64
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.8 mi
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3 min
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I 87; I 440; US 64
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 87; US 64
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
US 64
9
Turn right onto US 64 ALT
20 mi
·
28 min
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US 64 ALT
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; NC 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
United States Highway 64 East
11
Continue on US 64; NC 32
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Highway 64 East
12
Continue on US 64
40 mi
·
47 min
·
United States Highway 64 East
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
26 mi
·
35 min
·
US 64
14
Continue on US 64
516 ft
·
10 sec
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South Virginia Dare Trail
15
Continue on US 158
9.8 mi
·
16 min
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South Croatan Highway
16
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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West 3rd Street
17
Turn left onto Creek Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Creek Street
18
Arrive at destination
Creek Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.8 miles from Cary, NC, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.8 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.8 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kill Devil Hills, 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 211.6 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 US 64 for about 105.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.8 mi from Cary, NC · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.8 miles from Cary, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.8 miles.
Arriving in Kill Devil Hills, NC
The final approach into Kill Devil Hills, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kill Devil Hills, NC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.86 one way
$67.73 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $36.90 | $73.79 |
| premium | $4.78 | $39.80 | $79.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.01 | $94.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.22 | $10.16 |
| Efficient EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.6 | 1 | $29.62 | $13.54 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Evening in Kill Devil Hills on Sunday
Local time
5:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
4h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Kill Devil Hills, NC covers 211.6 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, United States Highway 64 East, US 64 ALT. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.8 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 $33.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 211.6 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: near the start (Chapel Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 40 / Dan K Moore Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 87; I 440; US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cary, NC and Kill Devil Hills, NC, road signs point toward Wilson and Greenville.
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