How far is Charlotte, NC from Burnsville, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Burnsville, NC is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Burnsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Burnsville.
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Start on South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto West Morehead Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321 North: Lincolnton
1736 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Chester Street
3070 ft · 52 sec · North Chester Street
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Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
31.5 mi · 37 min · Gastonia Dallas Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Statesville, Asheville
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
2074 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
2108 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 226: Marion, Shelby
1541 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
15 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peppers Creek Road
705 ft · 23 sec · Peppers Creek Road
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Turn right onto Altapass Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Altapass Highway
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Town Square
154 m · 29 sec · Town Square
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Turn right onto West Main Street
68 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
7 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Burnsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 00h 40m
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 Charlotte and Sunny near Burnsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Burnsville?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Rutherford College is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Charlotte and 65.6 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford College
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 94.8 mi (152.56 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Burnsville
Burnsville is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9173400, -82.3009600 |
| Altitude | 861 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnsville (-82.30096, 35.91734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $3.26 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Mid-grade | $3.69 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Premium | $4.13 | $19.07 | $38.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
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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