How far is Charlotte, NC from Aberdeen, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Aberdeen, NC is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.14 mi
02h 05m
Flight
80.11 mi
128.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.11 mi
Kilometers
128.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.14 mi
Kilometers
154.72 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Fri, Apr 10, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Fri, Apr 10, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-10T13:45
Arrive Aberdeen
Fri, Apr 10, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
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
Wadesboro
NC

City in North Carolina

From Charlotte
48 mi
01h 02m
To Aberdeen
48.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    149 m · 14 sec · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1822 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on East 5th Street

    1774 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward NC 27 East, US 74 East

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on US 74 East: Independence Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard

    109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Fayetteville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West South Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West South Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
25.6 mi · 27%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 19%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 13%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 11%
I 73 North
5.34 mi · 6%
Independence Boulevard
4.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

25.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wadesboro
01h 02m from Charlotte
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Aberdeen?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Wadesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Charlotte and 48.1 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Wadesboro

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

66 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Charlotte

74 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

77 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 80.11 mi (128.92 km).

Charlotte

#1 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
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,339
Coordinates35.1315500, -79.4294800
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Aberdeen (-79.42948, 35.13155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.38 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
7.06 gal · 26.76 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.98 $27.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.63 $31.27
Premium $4.78 $16.87 $33.73
Diesel $5.62 $19.85 $39.71

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Aberdeen. The current time is 13:45:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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