Driving from Charlotte to Cary
Cary lies 197 km (122 mi) east of Charlotte, 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.
| Charlotte | Cary | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 911,311 | 159,769 |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 28201–28299 | 27511–27519 |
Where to book car hire from Charlotte to Cary
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Staying in Cary
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Common questions
How far is Cary from Charlotte?
197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, east of Charlotte; by road roughly 240 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Charlotte to Cary 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 Charlotte and Cary?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.