Distance from Burlington to Cary
How far is it from Burlington to Cary? About 528 mi in a straight line and 644 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Burlington and Cary are about 528 mi (849 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 644 mi (1,036 km), a drive of about 10 hr 54 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 28 min.
| Straight-line distance | 528 mi / 849 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 644 mi / 1,036 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 10 hr 54 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 28 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $80 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 39.590, -79.280 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Burlington to Cary is about 528 mi (849 km) in a straight line, and roughly 644 mi (1,036 km) by road.