How far is Albemarle, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Albemarle, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albemarle and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albemarle and Charlotte.
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Start on Glendale Road
86 m · 19 sec · Glendale Road
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Turn left onto Macon Avenue
873 ft · 41 sec · Macon Avenue
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Turn left onto Charlotte Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Charlotte Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
13 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street
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Take the ramp straight
804 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
26.2 mi · 32 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton
1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard
12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
572 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
6.8 mi · 8 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
538 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
149 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 27 East: Downtown
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Freedom Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto West Morehead Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn left onto South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albemarle and Charlotte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Billy Graham Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
26.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albemarle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albemarle to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Albemarle and 68 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albemarle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Forest City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest City.
Spartanburg
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Greenville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albemarle and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 99.31 mi (159.82 km).
#1 Albemarle
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,344 |
| Coordinates | 35.6115000, -82.5426300 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.03 | $44.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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