How far is Bladenboro, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Bladenboro, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.24 mi
02h 58m
Flight
125.84 mi
202.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.84 mi
Kilometers
202.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.24 mi
Kilometers
246.61 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, May 21, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Bladenboro
Fri, May 22, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bladenboro
2026-05-21T20:45
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, May 21, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bladenboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cordova
NC

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

From Bladenboro
70.3 mi
01h 29m
To Charlotte
83 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bladenboro and Charlotte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bladenboro and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    59 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Seaboard Street

    2684 ft · 1 min · Seaboard Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Seaboard Drive

    907 ft · 22 sec · Seaboard Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Seaboard Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Seaboard Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    1207 ft · 23 sec · North Water Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street

    67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Carthage Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    709 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham

    2093 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · American Indian Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  22. 22

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bladenboro and Charlotte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
31.8 mi · 21%
American Indian Highway
18.5 mi · 12%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 12%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 9%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 8%
Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway
8.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

20.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
01h 29m from Bladenboro
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bladenboro and Mostly Sunny then 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 Bladenboro to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Bladenboro and 83 miles from Charlotte.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bladenboro and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Cordova

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cordova, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cordova.

RAIL

Hamlet

12 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

80 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bladenboro and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 125.84 mi (202.52 km).

Bladenboro

#1 Bladenboro

City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,697
Coordinates34.5387800, -78.7875200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Charlotte

#2 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Population900,350
Coordinates35.2270900, -80.8431300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.78766, 34.53855)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.47 L · about $21.43
Round trip
$42.86
10.82 gal · 40.94 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.43 $42.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.96 $47.92
Premium $4.78 $25.85 $51.70
Diesel $5.62 $30.43 $60.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bladenboro and Charlotte. The current time is 20:45:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.