How far is Waxhaw, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waxhaw and Cary is 125.75 miles (202.38 km).
Flight distance from Waxhaw, NC to Cary, NC is 125.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Waxhaw to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waxhaw, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 153.89 miles (247.65 km) by car.
Driving from Waxhaw to Cary will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Waxhaw
Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 17987 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°55'29"N 80°44'36"W |
| Latitude | 34.9245900 |
| Longitude | -80.7434000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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 Waxhaw and Cary
The distance between Waxhaw and Cary is 248 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 45 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 Waxhaw and Cary. The current time is 03:54:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.56 liters (5.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waxhaw and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waxhaw to Cary is $17.52 (diesel $23.04).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $17.52 | $19.72 | $21.77 | $23.04 |
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 Waxhaw and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
