Origin
Sneads Ferry, NC
Night in Sneads Ferry on Thursday
Local time
11:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sneads Ferry, NC to Cary, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
143.6 mi
231 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sneads Ferry, NC
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Cary, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sneads Ferry, NC to Cary, NC covers 143.6 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Country Club Road, Highway 172, Highway 210 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.46 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
71.8 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 143.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 143.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Country Club 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sneads Ferry, NC to Cary, NC is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Sneads Ferry, NC to Cary, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Country Club Road | — | — |
| Highway 172 | — | — |
| Highway 210 | — | — |
| Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road | — | — |
| Wilmington Highway | — | — |
| Richlands Highway | — | — |
| Catherine Lake Road | — | — |
| Jackson Store Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Country Club Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sneads Ferry, NC and Cary, NC.
1
Start on Country Club Road
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Country Club Road
2
Continue on Country Club Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Club Road
3
Turn left onto NC Highway 172
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 172
4
Turn right onto NC Highway 210
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 210
5
Continue on Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
6
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
2 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Wilmington Highway
8
Take the exit left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
9
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue on Richlands Highway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richlands Highway
11
Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Catherine Lake Road
12
Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackson Store Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hallsville Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
15
Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
D S Williams Road
16
Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
17
Take the exit right
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
18
Keep slight left
22 mi
·
25 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Cary
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
NC 54: Cary
20
Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chapel Hill Road
21
Turn right onto North Academy Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Academy Street
22
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.8 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC, or about 1h 29m 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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.8 miles or 1h 29m 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 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 Sneads Ferry, 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 Sneads Ferry, NC
This is one driving day of about 143.6 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Sneads Ferry, 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 71.8 mi from Sneads Ferry, NC · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.8 miles from Sneads Ferry, 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
$22.46 one way
$44.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.55 | $49.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.58 | $53.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.71 | $63.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
| Efficient EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Cary, NC
Night in Cary on Thursday
Local time
11:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 59m 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 Sneads Ferry, NC to Cary, NC covers 143.6 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Country Club Road, Highway 172, Highway 210. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.8 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.46 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.
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 Sneads Ferry, NC to Cary, NC is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Sneads Ferry, NC to Cary, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sneads Ferry, NC to Cary, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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