How far is Charlotte, NC from Eden, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Eden, NC is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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 and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Eden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Eden.
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Start on South Tryon Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Concord
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
45.4 mi · 52 min · Julius Chambers Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 220 North: Reidsville
23.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158, NC 14: Reidsville, Eden, Yanceyville
1601 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Harrington Highway
1 km · 54 sec · Harrington Highway
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Turn right onto Bethlehem Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto United States 87
1666 ft · 33 sec · United States 87
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Continue on South Hamilton Street
1337 ft · 27 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hamilton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Eden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Chambers Highway
Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
45.4 mi · 00h 52m
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 Mostly Sunny near Eden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Eden?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Charlotte and 63.1 miles from Eden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Mostly Sunny near Eden.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasville
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 Thomasville.
High Point
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Eden. Straight-line distance: 105.96 mi (170.53 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 Eden
Town in North Carolina, U.
| Population | 14,867 |
| Coordinates | 36.4884700, -79.7667000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden (-79.7667, 36.48847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.63 | $35.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.71 | $39.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.03 | $50.05 |
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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