Distance from San Diego to Cary by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Cary (NC) is 2186 miles or 3518 kilometers or 1899 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Cary is 2513 miles (4045 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 327 miles or 527 km.

San Diego to Cary Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Cary, NC

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Cary, North Carolina is 2513 miles or 4045 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Cary, NC is 2513 miles or 4045 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Cary, North Carolina.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Cary, North Carolina is approximately 2513 miles (4045 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 44 to 45 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Cary, NC

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Cary, NC?
The total driving time is 44 hours, 56 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Cary take?
San Diego and Cary are 44 hours 56 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 San Diego and Cary

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Cary (NC) is 3 Hours.
Cary time is 3 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Cary
2025-12-18, 19:58:27 PST	2025-12-18, 22:58:27 EST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Cary North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2513 mi	4045 km	2182.29 nmi
Straight line distance	2186 mi	3518 km	1899 nmi
Difference	327 mi	527 km	283 nmi

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