How far is Charlotte, NC from Cheraw, SC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Cheraw, SC is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
72.81 mi
01h 30m
Flight
65.5 mi
105.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.5 mi
Kilometers
105.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.81 mi
Kilometers
117.17 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheraw
Wed, Sep 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Wed, Sep 23, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-09-23T11:24
Arrive Cheraw
Wed, Sep 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Pageland
SC

City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
36.4 mi
00h 45m
To Cheraw
36.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Independence Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Roosevelt Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 9 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pageland Highway

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Pageland Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Mc Gregor Street

    548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street

  15. 15

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    906 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto East Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Chesterfield Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Chesterfield Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    19 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
18.6 mi · 26%
Pageland Highway
14.7 mi · 20%
Independence Boulevard
10 mi · 14%
Chesterfield Highway
8.89 mi · 12%
West Roosevelt Boulevard
6.93 mi · 10%
US 74 East
3.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

18.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pageland
00h 45m from Charlotte
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Charlotte and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cheraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Pageland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Charlotte and 36.4 miles from Cheraw.

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

The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Charlotte and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cheraw.

Stop Ideas Near Pageland

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

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

RAIL

Camden

62 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Charlotte

65 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

84 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 65.5 mi (105.42 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
Cheraw

#2 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $10.61
Round trip
$21.22
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.13 $10.61 $21.22
Mid-grade $4.57 $11.75 $23.51
Premium $4.98 $12.79 $25.58
Diesel $6.23 $16.02 $32.04

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Cheraw. The current time is 11:24:18.

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.