Origin
Cary, NC
Evening in Cary on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cary, NC to Wadesboro, NC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
109.9 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
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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Wadesboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Cary, NC to Wadesboro, NC covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 18m 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 $17.19 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
55 miles from Cary, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 109.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Wadesboro, NC is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Wadesboro, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Avenue | — | — |
| Kildaire Farm Road | — | — |
| Southeast Cary Parkway | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
| Claude E | — | — |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | — | — |
| East Green Street | — | — |
| Broad Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dry Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary, NC and Wadesboro, 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
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
8
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
9
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
52 min
10
Turn right onto East Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Street
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Broad Avenue
12
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
13
Take the exit slight left
194 ft
·
13 sec
14
Turn sharp left onto Salisbury Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Salisbury Street
15
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 55 miles from Cary, NC, or about 1h 9m 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wadesboro, 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 109.9 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 55 mi from Cary, NC · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55 miles from Cary, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wadesboro, NC
The final approach into Wadesboro, 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 Wadesboro, 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
$17.19 one way
$34.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.26 | $48.53 |
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: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Wadesboro, NC
Evening in Wadesboro on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Aberdeen, NC
55 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
2 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 18m 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 Wadesboro, NC covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 18m 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 55 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 $17.19 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 Wadesboro, NC is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Wadesboro, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cary, NC to Wadesboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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