Day trip from Virginia Beach to Cary
Cary lies 277 km (172 mi) south-west of Virginia Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 277 km (172 mi) apart, Cary is a realistic day trip from Virginia Beach: about 4 h 31 min each way by road.
| Virginia Beach | Cary | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 454,808 | 159,769 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 23450–23479 | 27511–27519 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Cary
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Staying in Cary
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Common questions
How far is Cary from Virginia Beach?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Virginia Beach; by road roughly 339 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Virginia Beach to Cary by road?
About 4 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Virginia Beach and Cary?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.