How far is Charlotte, NC from Broad Creek, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Broad Creek, NC is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.14 mi
05h 54m
Flight
223.92 mi
360.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.92 mi
Kilometers
360.37 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.14 mi
Kilometers
436.35 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broad Creek
Tue, Nov 10, 3:49 PM EST
Return by in Charlotte
Tue, Nov 10, 9:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-11-10T09:54
Arrive Broad Creek
Tue, Nov 10, 3:49 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:10 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:00 PM EST
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
Boardman
NC

Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
135.4 mi
02h 57m
To Broad Creek
135.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 6 mph W
Destination
Broad Creek Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Tuesday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Broad Creek.

  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 left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit left toward General Howe Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · General Howe Road

  26. 26

    Continue on General Howell Road

    1320 ft · 21 sec · General Howell Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Gen Howe Road

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Gen Howe Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Malpass Corner Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · North Walker Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Bridges Street

    1039 ft · 25 sec · East Bridges Street

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Jacksonville Highway

    30.6 mi · 44 min · Jacksonville Highway

  34. 34

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge

    1856 ft · 29 sec · Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

    1 km · 49 sec · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Lejeune Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on Freedom Way

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way

  40. 40

    Continue on West Corbett Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · West Corbett Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Cedar Point Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Cedar Point Boulevard

  42. 42

    Continue on WB McLean Drive

    7.7 mi · 12 min · WB McLean Drive

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Broad Creek Loop Road

    2113 ft · 2 min · Broad Creek Loop Road

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Creek Loop Road

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
73.3 mi · 27%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 12%
Jacksonville Highway
30.6 mi · 11%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 7%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 5%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

42.1 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
223.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boardman
02h 57m from Charlotte
Leave By
5:10 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Broad Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Broad Creek?

The road trip is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Boardman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.4 miles from Charlotte and 135.8 miles from Broad Creek.

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

The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.32 one way or $62.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Broad Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Boardman

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

39 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

69 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Florence

79 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Broad Creek. Straight-line distance: 223.92 mi (360.37 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
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#2 Broad Creek

Broad Creek is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7207200, -76.9363300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Broad Creek (-76.93633, 34.72072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.22 L · about $31.32
Round trip
$62.65
19.14 gal · 72.44 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.27 $31.32 $62.65
Mid-grade $3.73 $35.68 $71.35
Premium $4.16 $39.80 $79.60
Diesel $5.44 $52.06 $104.12

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Broad Creek. The current time is 09:54:39.

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.