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.

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#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
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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 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 01:46:29.

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 October 15, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Asheville, NC to Waxhaw 151.61 miles (244 km)

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Driving distance from Burlington, NC to Waxhaw 135.92 miles (219 km)

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Driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Waxhaw 178.87 miles (288 km)

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Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Waxhaw 30.26 miles (49 km)

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Waxhaw 44.85 miles (72 km)

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Driving distance from Durham, NC to Waxhaw 167.6 miles (270 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Waxhaw 147.01 miles (237 km)

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Driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Waxhaw 45.85 miles (74 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Waxhaw 115.54 miles (186 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, NC to Waxhaw 238.68 miles (384 km)

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Driving distance from High Point, NC to Waxhaw 101 miles (163 km)

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