How far is Charlotte, NC from Cary, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charlotte and Cary is 122.35 miles (196.91 km).

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC is 122.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Charlotte to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 161.24 miles (259.48 km) by car.

Driving from Charlotte to Cary will take approximately 02 hours 26 minutes.

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#1 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Charlotte is a major center for banking and finance.

Population 900350
GPS Coordinates 35°13'38"N 80°50'35"W
Latitude 35.2270900
Longitude -80.8431300
Altitude 229
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Charlotte and Cary

The distance between Charlotte and Cary is 259 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 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 Charlotte and Cary. The current time is 10:29:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.54 liters (5.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charlotte and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charlotte to Cary is $18.35 (diesel $24.14).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $18.35 $20.66 $22.81 $24.14

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charlotte and Cary (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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