Driving from Cary to Charlotte
Charlotte lies 197 km (122 mi) west of Cary, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 240 km (149 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Cary | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 159,769 | 911,311 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 27511–27519 | 28201–28299 |
Where to book car hire from Cary to Charlotte
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Staying in Charlotte
Our booking partner lists 685 places to stay in Charlotte. Of the 478 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (266), and 4 are five-star. Across 215 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 156,896 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Charlotte from Cary?
197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, west of Cary; by road roughly 240 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cary to Charlotte by car?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cary and Charlotte?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Charlotte?
Our booking partner lists 685 places to stay in Charlotte, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.