Trip from Hemby Bridge, NC to Cary, NC

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Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

146.1 mi

235 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 56m ★

6 AM

3h 7m

8 AM

3h 31m

10 AM

3h 16m

12 PM

3h 13m

3 PM

3h 17m

5 PM

3h 29m

8 PM

3h 0m

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

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Hemby Bridge, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Cary, NC

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Trip Overview

This 146.1-mile journey from Hemby Bridge, NC to Cary, NC is a straightforward drive perfect for a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 7 minutes on the road, with an estimated fuel cost of $23. The route primarily follows Fayetteville Road and US 1, with a portion on the Monroe Expressway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is ideal as a day excursion, allowing you ample flexibility. Both your origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout your travels.

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

73.1 miles from Hemby Bridge, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive presents a mixed profile, with 44% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter a significant longest stretch of 43.4 miles on Fayetteville Road, indicating periods of uninterrupted travel. As you progress, the road character shifts between potentially faster highway sections and more local road segments. This blend means you'll experience varying driving conditions, from cruising on expressways to navigating more community-oriented streets as you approach your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Fayetteville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 43.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 146.1 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway

Merge onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 74 BUS

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 306 Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...

55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 1 / Fayetteville Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fayetteville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

145.5 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | South Academy Street

Turn right onto South Academy Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Hemby Bridge, NC to Cary, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.

Asheboro

49.3 mi in | ~1h 6m | via US 74 BUS

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fayetteville Road	43.4 mi	52m
US 1	41.9 mi	47m
Monroe Expressway	16.4 mi	19m
W. Cliff Martin Highway	12.8 mi	17m
Andrew Jackson Highway	10.2 mi	13m
US 74 BUS	5.3 mi	7m
Kildaire Farm Road	3.1 mi	6m
West Marshville Boulevard	2.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Fayetteville Road — 43.4 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hemby Bridge, NC and Cary, NC.

Start on Indian Trail Fairview Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Indian Trail Fairview Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 74 BYP

16 mi · 19 min · Monroe Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 74

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 74

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

Continue on US 74

2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

Continue on US 74

6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Caswell Street

Continue on US 74

10 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 74 BUS

Exit 306 Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto West Green Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Green Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

43 mi · 52 min · Fayetteville Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto US 1

42 mi · 47 min · US 1

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Tryon Road

Turn straight onto Tryon Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Tryon Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Kildaire Farm Road

3.1 mi · 6 min · Kildaire Farm Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto South Academy Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Academy Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

North Academy Street

Trip Plan

For this 1-day trip covering 146.1 miles, an early morning departure is recommended to maximize your time. With a total duration of just over 3 hours, you can comfortably complete the drive without needing an overnight stop. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the journey and perhaps refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $23, and remember that the longest uninterrupted stretch is 43.4 miles on Fayetteville Road, so make sure you're comfortable before embarking on that segment.

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 73.1 miles from Hemby Bridge, NC, or about 1h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.1 miles or 1h 37m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cary, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hemby Bridge, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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 Hemby Bridge, NC

This is one driving day of about 146.1 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hemby Bridge, 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 Fayetteville Road for about 43.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.1 mi from Hemby Bridge, NC · 1h 37m into the drive

city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

73 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

Fayetteville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.1 miles from Hemby Bridge, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cary, NC

The final approach into Cary, 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 Cary, 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

$22.85 one way

$45.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$24.98	$49.96
premium	$4.70	$27.04	$54.08
diesel	$5.61	$32.26	$64.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.8	$15.34	$7.01
Efficient EV	36.5	$12.78	$5.84
EV Truck/SUV	58.4	$20.45	$9.35

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Hemby Bridge, NC

Night in Hemby Bridge on Tuesday

Local time

10:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

SW 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:26PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:16PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Cary, NC

Night in Cary on Tuesday

Local time

10:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 7m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hemby Bridge, NC to Cary, NC covers 146.1 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fayetteville Road, US 1, Monroe Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.1 miles from Hemby Bridge, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.85 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.

On the drive from Hemby Bridge, NC to Cary, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.

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Trip from Hemby Bridge, NC to Cary, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cary, NC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hemby Bridge, NC

Cary, NC

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 7m on the road

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