How far is Carolina Shores, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Carolina Shores, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carolina Shores and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carolina Shores and Charlotte.
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Start on Carolina Shores Parkway
1280 ft · 59 sec · Carolina Shores Parkway
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Turn right onto Country Club Drive
3030 ft · 2 min · Country Club Drive
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Turn left onto Ocean Highway West
1.4 km · 1 min · Ocean Highway West
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Continue on US Highway 17
4.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31, Loris, Myrtle Beach
1512 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 9 East
13.9 mi · 20 min · Highway 9 East
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Turn straight
24.5 mi · 30 min
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Merge slight right onto Highway 76
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 76
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Continue on South Nichols Street
2714 ft · 1 min · South Nichols Street
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Take the exit slight right
59 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
8.2 mi · 13 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Dillon Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Dillon Highway
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Turn right onto US Highway 301 North
1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 301 North
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Turn left onto Radford Boulevard
25.8 mi · 31 min · Radford Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard South
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard South
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Front Street
2012 ft · 28 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Continue on East Boulevard
6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto East Boulevard
18.6 mi · 22 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on McGregor Street
2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street
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Continue on East Mc Gregor Street
548 ft · 9 sec · East Mc Gregor Street
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Turn right onto Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn slight left onto East Roosevelt Boulevard
4.8 mi · 6 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
14.6 mi · 21 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
998 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East 6th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Tryon Street
918 ft · 20 sec · 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 Carolina Shores and Charlotte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Radford Boulevard
Turn left onto Radford Boulevard
25.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carolina Shores and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carolina Shores to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Carolina Shores and 105.4 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carolina Shores and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Gibson
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 Gibson.
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Dillon
Southern Pines
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carolina Shores and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 158 mi (254.28 km).
#1 Carolina Shores
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,802 |
| Coordinates | 33.9010100, -78.5805700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.78 | $61.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
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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