How far is Cary, NC from Durham, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Cary and Durham is 15.46 miles (24.88 km).

Flight distance from Cary, NC to Durham, NC is 15.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Cary, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 18.91 miles (30.44 km) by car.

Driving from Cary to Durham will take approximately 00 hours 22 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.

Population 285897
GPS Coordinates 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W
Latitude 35.9940300
Longitude -78.8986200
Altitude 123
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Cary and Durham

The distance between Cary and Durham is 30 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 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 Cary and Durham. The current time is 03:06:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.53 liters (0.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cary and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cary to Durham is $2.15 (diesel $2.83).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $2.15 $2.42 $2.68 $2.83

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 Cary and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Cary 117.07 miles (188 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Cary 71.58 miles (115 km)

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Driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Cary 181.02 miles (291 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Cary 71.17 miles (115 km)

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