Origin
Snow Hill, NC
Afternoon in Snow Hill on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Snow Hill, NC to Cary, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
78.6 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snow Hill, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Cary, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Snow Hill, NC to Cary, NC covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kingold Boulevard, US-70 West, Goldsboro Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingold Boulevard | — | — |
| US-70 West | — | — |
| Goldsboro Bypass | — | — |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | — | — |
| NC 54 | — | — |
| Chapel Hill Road | — | — |
| North Academy Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kingold Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snow Hill, NC and Cary, NC.
1
Start on West Harper Street
282 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Harper Street
2
Turn right onto Kingold Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Kingold Boulevard
3
Continue straight
11 mi
·
15 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward Raleigh, US-70 West
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Raleigh, US-70 West
5
Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Bypass
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Goldsboro Bypass
6
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
7
Continue straight
10 mi
·
14 min
8
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
9
Keep slight left
10 mi
·
12 min
10
Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
11
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Cary
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
NC 54: Cary
13
Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chapel Hill Road
14
Turn right onto North Academy Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Academy Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Snow Hill, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.29 one way
$24.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
78.6 mi in 1h 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Kingold Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Snow Hill, NC to Cary, NC is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Snow Hill, NC to Cary, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Snow Hill, NC to Cary, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cary, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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