Origin
Cary, NC
Night in Cary on Wednesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cary, NC to Moyock, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
182 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Moyock, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cary, NC to Moyock, NC covers 182 miles and takes about 3h 57m 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 $28.46 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
91 miles from Cary, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 182 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 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 Moyock, NC is easy. At 3h 57m 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 Moyock, 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 | — | — |
| I 87 North | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| NC 4 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
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 Moyock, 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 left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17 mi
·
18 min
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I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
8
Keep slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 95
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 95 North
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95 North
12
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge slight left
5.7 mi
·
6 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
23 ft
·
the route
16
Exit the roundabout
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
17
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
18
Turn right onto Watson Seed Farm Road
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Watson Seed Farm Road
19
Continue on Moore Farm Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Moore Farm Road
20
At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi
·
5 min
21
Turn right onto Whitaker Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Whitaker Street
22
Continue on Thirteen Bridges Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Thirteen Bridges Road
23
Continue on Moonlight Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Moonlight Road
24
Turn right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
25
Turn slight left
302 ft
·
10 sec
26
Turn left
8.7 mi
·
12 min
27
Turn slight right onto Short Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Short Street
28
Turn slight right onto East Jackson Street
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
East Jackson Street
29
Keep slight left
5.5 mi
·
7 min
30
Turn right
4.0 mi
·
6 min
31
Turn left onto Short Cut Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Short Cut Road
32
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
33
Turn right
30 mi
·
34 min
34
Keep slight left
115 ft
·
11 sec
35
Turn sharp left onto North Road Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Road Street
36
Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
37
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
38
Turn straight onto NC Highway 343 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 343 South
39
Turn left onto Bunker Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
40
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Swamp Road
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Old Swamp Road
41
Continue on South Mills Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Mills Road
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto Caratoke Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Caratoke Highway
43
Arrive at your destination
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 91 miles from Cary, NC, or about 1h 58m 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 40 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91 miles or 1h 58m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moyock, 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 182 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91 mi from Cary, NC · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91 miles from Cary, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moyock, NC
The final approach into Moyock, 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 Moyock, 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
$28.46 one way
$56.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.68 | $67.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.18 | $80.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.11 | $8.74 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.92 | $7.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.48 | $11.65 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Moyock, NC
Night in Moyock on Wednesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Enfield, NC
91 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
1 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
3h 57m 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 Moyock, NC covers 182 miles and takes about 3h 57m 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 91 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 $28.46 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cary, NC to Moyock, NC is easy. At 3h 57m 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 Moyock, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cary, NC to Moyock, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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