How far is Morganton, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morganton and Cary is 162.81 miles (262.02 km).
Flight distance from Morganton, NC to Cary, NC is 162.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Morganton to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morganton, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 187.16 miles (301.21 km) by car.
Driving from Morganton to Cary will take approximately 02 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Morganton
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16625 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°44'43"N 81°41'5"W |
| Latitude | 35.7454100 |
| Longitude | -81.6848200 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| 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 Morganton and Cary
The distance between Morganton and Cary is 301 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 20 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 Morganton and Cary. The current time is 14:48:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25 liters (6.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morganton and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morganton to Cary is $21.31 (diesel $28.02).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $21.31 | $23.98 | $26.48 | $28.02 |
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 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morganton and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
