How far is Raleigh, NC from Cary, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Raleigh and Cary is 8.1 miles (13.04 km).

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Cary, NC is 8.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 11.74 miles (18.89 km) by car.

Driving from Raleigh to Cary will take approximately 00 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. The city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the top public universities in the country. Raleigh is also a popular tourist destination, known for its many parks and gardens, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its mild climate.

Population 474414
GPS Coordinates 35°46'20"N 78°38'19"W
Latitude 35.7721000
Longitude -78.6386100
Altitude 96
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 Raleigh and Cary

The distance between Raleigh and Cary is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 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 Raleigh and Cary. The current time is 11:25:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.57 liters (0.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Raleigh and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Raleigh to Cary is $1.34 (diesel $1.76).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $1.34 $1.5 $1.66 $1.76

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Raleigh 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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