How far is Hillsborough, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Hillsborough and Cary is 26.5 miles (42.65 km).
Flight distance from Hillsborough, NC to Cary, NC is 26.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Hillsborough, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 32.37 miles (52.09 km) by car.
Driving from Hillsborough to Cary will take approximately 00 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Hillsborough
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°4'32"N 79°5'59"W |
| Latitude | 36.0754200 |
| Longitude | -79.0997300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Cary: North Academy Street (-78.781127,35.79154)
Estimated Travel Time Between Hillsborough and Cary
The distance between Hillsborough and Cary is 52 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 34 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 Hillsborough and Cary. The current time is 00:00:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.32 liters (1.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hillsborough and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hillsborough to Cary is $3.68 (diesel $4.85).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $3.68 | $4.15 | $4.58 | $4.85 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hillsborough and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
