Driving from Cary to Richmond
Richmond lies 229 km (142 mi) north-east of Cary, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 279 km (173 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Cary | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 159,769 | 226,610 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 27511–27519 | 23173–23298 |
Where to book car hire from Cary to Richmond
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Staying in Richmond
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Book a hotel in Richmond
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Cary?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cary; by road roughly 279 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cary to Richmond by car?
About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cary and Richmond?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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.