How far is Charlotte, NC from Erwin, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Erwin, NC is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Erwin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Erwin.
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Start on South Tryon Street
149 m · 14 sec · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1822 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 5th Street
1774 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on US 74 East: Independence Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard
109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road
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Take the exit slight right
1657 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Clark Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Norrington Road
2 mi · 3 min · Norrington Road
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Turn slight left
56 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left onto Darroch Road
2240 ft · 35 sec · Darroch Road
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Continue on Elliott Bridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Elliott Bridge Road
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Turn left onto McLean Chapel Church Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · McLean Chapel Church Road
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Turn left
1514 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Moulton Spring Road
1149 ft · 31 sec · Moulton Spring Road
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Turn left onto South 14th Street
2376 ft · 58 sec · South 14th Street
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Continue on Chief Joseph Lane
139 m · 11 sec · Chief Joseph Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chief Joseph Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Erwin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Fayetteville Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Erwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Erwin?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Dobbins Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Charlotte and 76.6 miles from Erwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Erwin.
Stop Ideas Near Dobbins Heights
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 Dobbins Heights.
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Southern Pines
Dillon
Fayetteville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Erwin. Straight-line distance: 122.42 mi (197.02 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 Erwin
City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,202 |
| Coordinates | 35.3268300, -78.6761300 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erwin (-78.67613, 35.32683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.92 | $47.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.80 | $51.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
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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