How far is Murphy, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Murphy and Cary is 299.67 miles (482.27 km).
Flight distance from Murphy, NC to Cary, NC is 299.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Murphy to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Murphy, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 349.82 miles (562.98 km) by car.
Driving from Murphy to Cary will take approximately 05 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Murphy
Town in Cherokee County, North Carolina
| Population | 1666 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°5'15"N 84°2'5"W |
| Latitude | 35.0875800 |
| Longitude | -84.0346300 |
| Altitude | 486 |
| 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 Murphy and Cary
The distance between Murphy and Cary is 563 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 15 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 Murphy and Cary. The current time is 07:07:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.73 liters (12.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murphy and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murphy to Cary is $39.82 (diesel $52.38).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $39.82 | $44.82 | $49.5 | $52.38 |
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 Murphy and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
