How far is Charlotte, NC from Claremont, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Claremont, NC is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Claremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Claremont.
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Start on South Tryon Street
2638 ft · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1610 ft · 32 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right
62 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Graham Street
561 ft · 12 sec · North Graham Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
112 m · 7 sec · West 12th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 277 Outer North
536 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brookshire Freeway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Continue on Brookshire Boulevard
33.5 mi · 44 min · Brookshire Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bethany Church Road
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Continue on South Depot Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Depot Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Claremont.
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.
Brookshire Boulevard
Continue on Brookshire Boulevard
33.5 mi · 00h 44m
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 Claremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Claremont?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Charlotte and 21.6 miles from Claremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Claremont.
Stop Ideas Near Westport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 37.75 mi (60.76 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 Claremont
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7145800, -81.1461900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claremont (-81.14619, 35.71458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.96 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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