Distance from Albuquerque to Cary by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Albuquerque (NM) to Cary (NC) is 1563 miles or 2515 kilometers or 1357 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Albuquerque to Cary is 1759 miles (2832 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 196 miles or 317 km.

Flight distance from Albuquerque, NM to Cary, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Albuquerque and Cary is 1563 miles or 2515 km.
The nearest airport to Albuquerque, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Cary, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

What is the average flight time from Albuquerque to Cary?

Flight time from Albuquerque, NM to Cary, NC is 3 hours 35 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Albuquerque to Cary Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Albuquerque, NM and Cary, NC
This map shows the distance from Albuquerque, NM, Usa to Cary, NC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Cary, North Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Cary, NC

The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Cary, North Carolina is 1759 miles or 2832 km.
The total driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Cary, NC is 1759 miles or 2832 kilometers. Your trip begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It ends in Cary, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Cary, North Carolina is approximately 1759 miles (2832 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 31 to 32 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Albuquerque, NM to Cary, NC

How long is the drive from Albuquerque, NM to Cary, NC?
The total driving time is 31 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Albuquerque to Cary take?
Albuquerque and Cary are 31 hours 28 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Albuquerque and Cary

Time difference between Albuquerque (NM) and Cary (NC) is 2 Hours.
Cary time is 2 Hours ahead of Albuquerque.

Current local time in AlbuquerqueCurrent local time in Cary
2025-12-21, 14:00:28 MST2025-12-21, 16:00:28 EST
How Far is it Between Albuquerque New Mexico, USA and Cary North Carolina, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Albuquerque, NM and Cary, NC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1759 mi 2832 km 1527.52 nmi
Straight line distance 1563 mi 2515 km 1357 nmi
Difference 196 mi 317 km 170 nmi

Albuquerque Details

Albuquerque is located in New Mexico, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 5' 4.2'' Longitude: W 106° 39' 4.1''
Latitude35.08449
Longitude-106.65114
StateNew Mexico
Nearest airports to Albuquerque

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Cary Details

Cary is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 46' 53.2'' Longitude: W 78° 49' 8.4''
Latitude35.78145
Longitude-78.81901
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Cary

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Albuquerque, NM and Cary, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 59 hours 0 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 44 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 39 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 35 hours 24 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 32 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 29 hours 30 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 27 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 25 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 23 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 22 hours 7 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 20 hours 49 minutes