How far is Cedar Point, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Cedar Point, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
260.92 mi
05h 03m
Flight
216.74 mi
348.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.74 mi
Kilometers
348.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.92 mi
Kilometers
419.91 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Cedar Point
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Point
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Point
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Orrum
NC

Township in Robeson County, North Carolina

From Cedar Point
130.9 mi
02h 31m
To Charlotte
130.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cedar Point Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Piney Green as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Point and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Point Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Cedar Point Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on West Corbett Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · West Corbett Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Freedom Way

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Lejeune Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Lejeune Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Boulevard

    3144 ft · 57 sec · Johnson Boulevard

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Burgaw Highway

    30.6 mi · 43 min · Burgaw Highway

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Bridges Street

    1308 ft · 37 sec · East Bridges Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    540 ft · 17 sec · North Walker Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Wilmington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Wilmington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Borough Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Borough Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    42 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  23. 23

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Point 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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
73.8 mi · 28%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 13%
Burgaw Highway
30.6 mi · 12%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 7%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 6%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

42 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orrum
02h 31m from Cedar Point
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Point and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Point to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Orrum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Cedar Point and 130.1 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.48 one way or $72.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Point and Sunny near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Orrum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orrum, 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 Orrum.

RAIL

Dillon

34 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

66 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Florence

75 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

78 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Point and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 216.74 mi (348.81 km).

Cedar Point

#1 Cedar Point

Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,296
Coordinates34.6876600, -77.0724500
Altitude6
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: NC 24 (-77.072425, 34.687617)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.21 gal
34.85 L · about $36.48
Round trip
$72.96
18.42 gal · 69.7 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.7 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.48 $72.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.79 $81.58
Premium $4.78 $44.01 $88.01
Diesel $5.62 $51.80 $103.59

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Point and Charlotte. The current time is 21:04:19.

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.