Origin
Cary, NC
Afternoon in Cary on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cary, NC to Badin, NC
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
105.1 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Trip Overview
The drive from Cary, NC to Badin, NC covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dry Avenue, Kildaire Farm Road, Southeast Cary Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.82 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
52.6 miles from Cary, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 105.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dry Avenue 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 Badin, NC is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Badin, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kildaire Farm Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Cary Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Claude E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| White Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Dry Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary, NC and Badin, NC.
1
Start on North Academy Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Academy Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dry Avenue
220 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dry Avenue
3
Continue on Kildaire Farm Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Kildaire Farm Road
4
Turn left onto Southeast Cary Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Cary Parkway
5
Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford
6
Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
8
Turn slight right onto White Hill Road
11 mi
·
14 min
·
White Hill Road
9
Continue on Monroe Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monroe Street
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
335 ft
·
6 sec
·
Courthouse Square
11
Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
42 mi
·
59 min
·
McReynolds Street
12
Continue on Albemarle Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Albemarle Road
13
Turn right onto Valley Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Drive
14
Turn left onto Vickers Store Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Vickers Store Road
15
Turn right onto NC 740
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 740
16
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 52.6 miles from Cary, NC, or about 1h 11m 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Badin, 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 105.1 miles and 2h 22m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.6 mi from Cary, NC · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 52.6 miles from Cary, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Badin, NC
The final approach into Badin, 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 Badin, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.82 one way
$33.64 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Badin, NC
Afternoon in Badin on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Archdale, NC
53 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
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
2h 22m 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 Badin, NC covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dry Avenue, Kildaire Farm Road, Southeast Cary Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.6 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 $16.82 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 Badin, NC is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Badin, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cary, NC to Badin, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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