How far is Morehead City, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morehead City and Cary is 137.45 miles (221.21 km).
Flight distance from Morehead City, NC to Cary, NC is 137.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Morehead City to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morehead City, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 157.41 miles (253.33 km) by car.
Driving from Morehead City to Cary will take approximately 02 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Morehead City
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 9669 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°43'23"N 76°43'34"W |
| Latitude | 34.7229400 |
| Longitude | -76.7260400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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 Morehead City and Cary
The distance between Morehead City and Cary is 253 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Morehead City and Cary. The current time is 21:20:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.03 liters (5.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morehead City and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morehead City to Cary is $17.92 (diesel $23.57).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $17.92 | $20.17 | $22.27 | $23.57 |
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 May 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morehead City and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
