How far is Forest City, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest City and Cary is 176.19 miles (283.55 km).
Flight distance from Forest City, NC to Cary, NC is 176.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Forest City to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest City, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 219.64 miles (353.48 km) by car.
Driving from Forest City to Cary will take approximately 03 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Forest City
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7138 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°20'2"N 81°51'54"W |
| Latitude | 35.3340100 |
| Longitude | -81.8651000 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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 Forest City and Cary
The distance between Forest City and Cary is 353 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 55 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 Forest City and Cary. The current time is 12:27:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.34 liters (7.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest City and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest City to Cary is $25 (diesel $32.89).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $25 | $28.14 | $31.08 | $32.89 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest City and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
