Distance from Atlanta to Cary by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Atlanta (GA) to Cary (NC) is 348 miles or 559 kilometers or 302 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Atlanta to Cary is 372 miles (599 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 24 miles or 40 km.

Flight distance from Atlanta, GA to Cary, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Atlanta and Cary is 348 miles or 559 km.
The nearest airport to Atlanta, is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and the nearest airport to Cary, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

What is the average flight time from Atlanta to Cary?

Flight time from Atlanta, GA to Cary, NC is 0 hours 47 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Atlanta to Cary Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Cary, NC

The driving distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Cary, North Carolina is 372 miles or 599 km.
The total driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Cary, NC is 372 miles or 599 kilometers. Your trip begins in Atlanta, Georgia. It ends in Cary, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Cary, North Carolina is approximately 372 miles (599 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Atlanta, GA to Cary, NC

How long is the drive from Atlanta, GA to Cary, NC?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Atlanta to Cary take?
Atlanta and Cary are 7 hours 42 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 Atlanta and Cary

Time difference between Atlanta (GA) and Cary (NC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in AtlantaCurrent local time in Cary
2026-04-01, 10:10:54 EDT2026-04-01, 10:10:54 EDT
How Far is it Between Atlanta Georgia, USA and Cary North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 372 mi 599 km 323.04 nmi
Straight line distance 348 mi 559 km 302 nmi
Difference 24 mi 40 km 21 nmi

Atlanta Details

Atlanta is located in Georgia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 45' 46.5'' Longitude: W 84° 25' 21.6''
Latitude33.76291
Longitude-84.42267
StateGeorgia
Nearest airports to Atlanta

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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 Atlanta, GA and Cary, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 21 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 29 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 14 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 40 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 24 minutes