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Distance from West Raleigh to Cary

Driving Distance
7.3 mi 11.7 km
Flying Distance
6.5 mi 10.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from West Raleigh, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is 7.3 mi (11.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 6.5 mi (10.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 17 minutes

Traveling local streets, short in a west direction. Average speeds around 22 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place West Raleigh
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.786818
Longitude -78.663893
GPS 35.786818° N, 78.663893° W
Local Time 1:48 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Cary
Place Cary
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.78904
Longitude -78.779764
GPS 35.78904° N, 78.779764° W
Local Time 1:48 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from West Raleigh, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina covers 7.3 mi (11.7 km) in a west direction. This local streets, short route typically takes 17 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (7.3-10.0 miles / 12-16 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 22 mph (35 km/h).

Available Routes

Western Blvd
7.3 mi 17 minutes
Shortest
Wade Avenue
10 mi 17 minutes
Fastest
Hillsborough St and NC-54 W
7.3 mi 18 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.