Origin
Randleman, NC
Night in Randleman on Sunday
Local time
10:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randleman, NC to Cary, NC
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
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6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randleman, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Cary, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Randleman, NC to Cary, NC covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, US 421, New Salem Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.1 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.90 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
34.1 miles from Randleman, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 68.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and US 421. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.1 miles on US 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
804 ft
670 ft
Total Climb
134 ft
Total Descent
141 ft
Highest Point
804 ft
~8.5 mi in
Elevation Range
134 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and US 421. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near US 421.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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US 421
Turn right onto US 421
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 171
Toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
6
28.2 mi into trip
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~46m in
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US 64
Turn left onto US 64
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
39.2 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
62.6 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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North Salem Street
Turn left onto North Salem Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Randleman, NC and Cary, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro and Apex Downtown.
Pittsboro
28 mi in
|
~46m
Apex Downtown
62.4 mi in
|
~1h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 34.1 mi | 45m |
| US 421 | 17.2 mi | 20m |
| New Salem Road | 7.1 mi | 17m |
| Old Apex Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Old Red Cross Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Salem Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Chatham Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 34.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randleman, NC and Cary, NC.
1
Start on US 220 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto New Salem Road
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
New Salem Road
3
Turn left onto NC 22
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
NC Highway 22 North
4
Turn right onto Old Red Cross Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Red Cross Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Shiloh Road
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Shiloh Road
6
Take the ramp
159 ft
·
9 sec
7
Turn right onto US 421
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 421
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 64
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
23 mi
·
30 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Apex Downtown
12
Turn left onto North Salem Street
378 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Salem Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on North Salem Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Salem Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Old Apex Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Apex Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto West Chatham Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Chatham Street
16
Continue on West Chatham Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Chatham Street
17
Turn left onto South Harrison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Harrison Avenue
18
Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Chapel Hill Road
19
Turn left onto North Academy Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Academy Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Academy Street
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 34.1 miles from Randleman, NC, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.1 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 68.1 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.1 miles or 54m 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 26m
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 Randleman, 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 Randleman, NC
This is one driving day of about 68.1 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Randleman, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 34.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Randleman, NC · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Randleman, 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
$10.90 one way
$21.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| premium | $4.78 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Cary on Sunday
Local time
10:10 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
1h 43m 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 Randleman, NC to Cary, NC covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, US 421, New Salem Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Randleman, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.90 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Randleman, NC and Cary, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro and Apex Downtown.
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