How far is Bethlehem, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Charlotte.
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Start on Telephone Exchange Road
38 m · 12 sec · Telephone Exchange Road
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Cloninger Mill Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cloninger Mill Road Northeast
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Continue on Kool Park Road Northeast
2.1 mi · 4 min · Kool Park Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Springs Road Northeast
1190 ft · 31 sec · Springs Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Section House Road Northeast
3.3 mi · 8 min · Section House Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East
2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto NC 16
30.2 mi · 39 min · NC 16
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Keep slight right to continue on Brookshire Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Boulevard
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Continue on Brookshire Freeway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
709 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on West 11th Street
140 m · 14 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
3010 ft · 1 min · North 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 Bethlehem and Charlotte.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NC 16
Turn left onto NC 16
30.2 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Bethlehem and 29.3 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 48.9 mi (78.69 km).
#1 Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8256900, -81.3070300 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
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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