How far is Sylva, NC from Cary, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sylva and Cary is 251.41 miles (404.6 km).

Flight distance from Sylva, NC to Cary, NC is 251.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Sylva to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sylva, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 286.8 miles (461.56 km) by car.

Driving from Sylva to Cary will take approximately 04 hours 33 minutes.

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#1 Sylva

Human settlement in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population 2739
GPS Coordinates 35°22'25"N 83°13'34"W
Latitude 35.3737100
Longitude -83.2259800
Altitude 623
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Sylva and Cary

The distance between Sylva and Cary is 462 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 07 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 Sylva and Cary. The current time is 06:21:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.31 liters (10.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sylva and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sylva to Cary is $32.65 (diesel $42.94).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $32.65 $36.75 $40.58 $42.94

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 Sylva and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Sylva 163.04 miles (262 km)

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Sylva 183.55 miles (295 km)

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Driving distance from Durham, NC to Sylva 269.8 miles (434 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Sylva 308.46 miles (496 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Sylva 218.5 miles (352 km)

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Driving distance from High Point, NC to Sylva 206.55 miles (332 km)

Driving distance from Maine, NC to Sylva 170.03 miles (274 km)

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Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Sylva 296.58 miles (477 km)

Driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Sylva 290.69 miles (468 km)

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Driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Sylva 364.64 miles (587 km)

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Driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Sylva 190.46 miles (307 km)

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