How far is Sanford, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sanford and Cary is 31.08 miles (50.02 km).
Flight distance from Sanford, NC to Cary, NC is 31.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sanford, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 39.62 miles (63.77 km) by car.
Driving from Sanford to Cary will take approximately 00 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Sanford
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 30361 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°28'48"N 79°10'49"W |
| Latitude | 35.4798800 |
| Longitude | -79.1803000 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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 Sanford and Cary
The distance between Sanford and Cary is 64 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 42 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 Sanford and Cary. The current time is 00:25:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.29 liters (1.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanford and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanford to Cary is $4.51 (diesel $5.93).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $4.51 | $5.08 | $5.61 | $5.93 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanford and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
