How far is Carrboro, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carrboro and Cary is 18.4 miles (29.61 km).
Flight distance from Carrboro, NC to Cary, NC is 18.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carrboro, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 25.11 miles (40.41 km) by car.
Driving from Carrboro to Cary will take approximately 00 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Carrboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 21239 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°54'37"N 79°4'31"W |
| Latitude | 35.9101400 |
| Longitude | -79.0752900 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173587 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°47'30"N 78°46'52"W |
| Latitude | 35.7915400 |
| Longitude | -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Cary: North Academy Street (-78.781127,35.79154)
Estimated Travel Time Between Carrboro and Cary
The distance between Carrboro and Cary is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Carrboro and Cary. The current time is 12:05:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.35 liters (0.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carrboro and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carrboro to Cary is $2.86 (diesel $3.76).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $2.86 | $3.22 | $3.55 | $3.76 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carrboro and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
