How far is Shelby, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelby and Cary is 158.65 miles (255.32 km).
Flight distance from Shelby, NC to Cary, NC is 158.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Shelby to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelby, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 201.6 miles (324.44 km) by car.
Driving from Shelby to Cary will take approximately 03 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 20145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°17'32"N 81°32'8"W |
| Latitude | 35.2923500 |
| Longitude | -81.5356500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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 Shelby and Cary
The distance between Shelby and Cary is 324 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 36 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 Shelby and Cary. The current time is 11:59:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.93 liters (7.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Cary is $22.95 (diesel $30.18).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $22.95 | $25.83 | $28.53 | $30.18 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelby and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
