Distance from Washington to Cary by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Cary (NC) is 238 miles or 383 kilometers or 207 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Cary is 274 miles (441 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 36 miles or 58 km.

Washington to Cary Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Cary, NC
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Cary, NC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Cary, North Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Cary, NC

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Cary, North Carolina is 274 miles or 441 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Cary, NC is 274 miles or 441 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Cary, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Cary, North Carolina is approximately 274 miles (441 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Cary, NC

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Cary, NC?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 22 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Cary take?
Washington and Cary are 5 hours 22 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 Washington and Cary

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Cary (NC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Cary
2025-12-19, 03:51:04 EST	2025-12-19, 03:51:04 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Cary North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	274 mi	441 km	237.94 nmi
Straight line distance	238 mi	383 km	207 nmi
Difference	36 mi	58 km	30 nmi

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