Origin
Moyock, NC
Afternoon in Moyock on Monday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moyock, NC to Cary, NC
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
183.6 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
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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 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Cary, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moyock, NC to Cary, NC covers 183.6 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 South Mills Road, Old Swamp Road, Bunker Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.38 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
91.8 miles from Moyock, 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 183.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Mills 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 Moyock, NC to Cary, 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 Moyock, NC to Cary, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Mills Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Swamp Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bunker Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 343 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Short Cut Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Johns Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Short Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Mills Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moyock, NC and Cary, NC.
1
Start on Caratoke Highway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Caratoke Highway
2
Turn left onto South Mills Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Mills Road
3
Continue on Old Swamp Road
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Old Swamp Road
4
Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 343 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 343 South
6
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
7
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Take the ramp straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn sharp right
30 mi
·
34 min
10
At the end of the road, turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn straight
8.2 mi
·
9 min
12
Continue straight
2.3 mi
·
2 min
13
Continue on Short Cut Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Short Cut Road
14
Turn right onto Saint Johns Highway
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Saint Johns Highway
15
Turn left
12 mi
·
16 min
16
Turn slight left onto Short Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Short Street
17
Turn slight left onto South Main Street
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Street
18
Turn right
302 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
20
Turn left onto Moonlight Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Moonlight Road
21
Continue on Thirteen Bridges Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Thirteen Bridges Road
22
Continue on Whitaker Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitaker Street
23
Turn right onto Whitfield Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Whitfield Street
24
Turn straight onto Glenview Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenview Road
25
At the end of the road, turn right
4.3 mi
·
6 min
26
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
27
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
29
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
30
Merge slight right
45 mi
·
48 min
31
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
32
Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
33
Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
34
Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
35
Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
36
Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Cary
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
NC 54: Cary
37
Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chapel Hill Road
38
Turn right onto North Academy Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Academy Street
39
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 91.8 miles from Moyock, 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.8 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 Cary, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moyock, 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 Moyock, NC
This is one driving day of about 183.6 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moyock, 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 91.8 mi from Moyock, NC · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 91.8 miles from Moyock, 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
$29.38 one way
$58.77 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.01 | $64.03 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.54 | $69.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.79 | $81.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.28 | $8.81 |
| Efficient EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.06 | $7.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.70 | $11.75 |
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
Cary, NC
Afternoon in Cary on Monday
Local time
12:01 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
3 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 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 Moyock, NC to Cary, NC covers 183.6 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 South Mills Road, Old Swamp Road, Bunker Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.8 miles from Moyock, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.38 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 Moyock, NC to Cary, 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 Moyock, NC to Cary, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moyock, NC to Cary, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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