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

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Cedar Point, NC is about 262.8 miles (423 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
262.83 mi
05h 40m
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
262.83 mi
Kilometers
422.98 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Cedar Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
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 Charlotte
131.3 mi
02h 50m
To Cedar Point
131.5 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Cedar Point Boulevard

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Point Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
73.3 mi · 28%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Highway
30.6 mi · 12%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 7%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 6%
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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orrum
02h 50m from Charlotte
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.8 miles (423 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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 131.3 miles from Charlotte and 131.5 miles from Cedar Point.

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 46.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.76 one way or $73.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Charlotte is Sunny.

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 Charlotte and Cedar Point. Straight-line distance: 216.74 mi (348.81 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
Cedar Point

#2 Cedar Point

Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,296
Coordinates34.6876600, -77.0724500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Cedar Point (-77.07245, 34.68766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.11 L · about $36.76
Round trip
$73.52
18.56 gal · 70.22 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.76 $73.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.10 $82.20
Premium $4.78 $44.34 $88.68
Diesel $5.62 $52.19 $104.38

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 Charlotte and Cedar Point. The current time is 00:19:35.

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.