How far is Carthage, NC from Charlotte, NC?
Fastest route
Carthage, NC is 90 miles from Charlotte, NC. It takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes to drive non-stop. The fastest route is via NC 22 and NC 24 and NC 27. The halfway point is Albemarle, NC.
Here are some other ways to get from Carthage to Charlotte:
- By bus: The Greyhound bus takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes and costs around $20.
- By train: The Amtrak train takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes and costs around $30.
- By plane: The closest airport to Carthage is the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is about 50 miles away. Flights from Carthage to Charlotte typically take about 30 minutes and cost around $100.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Charlotte.
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Start on Courthouse Square
40 m · 4 sec · Courthouse Square
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Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 1 hr · McReynolds Street
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Continue on Albemarle Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road
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Turn left
37.9 mi · 57 min
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
558 ft · 7 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 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 Carthage and Charlotte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
McReynolds Street
Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Carthage and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Albemarle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Carthage and 45.4 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carthage and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Albemarle
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 Albemarle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 80.85 mi (130.12 km).
#1 Carthage
City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,595 |
| Coordinates | 35.3459900, -79.4169700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.68 | $25.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
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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