Distance from Jacksonville to Cary by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Jacksonville (FL) to Cary (NC) is 411 miles or 661 kilometers or 357 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Jacksonville to Cary is 462 miles (745 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 51 miles or 84 km.

Flight distance from Jacksonville, FL to Cary, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Jacksonville and Cary is 411 miles or 661 km.
The nearest airport to Jacksonville, is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the nearest airport to Cary, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

What is the average flight time from Jacksonville to Cary?

Flight time from Jacksonville, FL to Cary, NC is 0 hours 56 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Jacksonville to Cary Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Cary, NC

The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Cary, North Carolina is 462 miles or 745 km.
The total driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Cary, NC is 462 miles or 745 kilometers. Your trip begins in Jacksonville, Florida. It ends in Cary, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Cary, North Carolina is approximately 462 miles (745 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 8 to 9 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Jacksonville, FL to Cary, NC

How long is the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Cary, NC?
The total driving time is 8 hours, 33 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Jacksonville to Cary take?
Jacksonville and Cary are 8 hours 33 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 Jacksonville and Cary

Time difference between Jacksonville (FL) and Cary (NC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in JacksonvilleCurrent local time in Cary
2025-12-18, 18:49:58 EST2025-12-18, 18:49:58 EST
How Far is it Between Jacksonville Florida, USA and Cary North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 462 mi 745 km 401.2 nmi
Straight line distance 411 mi 661 km 357 nmi
Difference 51 mi 84 km 44 nmi

Jacksonville Details

Jacksonville is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 19' 55.8'' Longitude: W 81° 39' 20.3''
Latitude30.33218
Longitude-81.65565
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Jacksonville

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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 Jacksonville, FL and Cary, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 15 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 11 hours 38 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 10 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 9 hours 18 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 8 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 7 hours 45 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 7 hours 9 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 6 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 5 hours 49 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 28 minutes