How far is Charlotte, NC from Fort Bragg, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Fort Bragg, NC is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.46 mi
02h 53m
Flight
103.92 mi
167.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.92 mi
Kilometers
167.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.46 mi
Kilometers
200.3 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Bragg
Fri, May 22, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Fri, May 22, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-22T01:53
Arrive Fort Bragg
Fri, May 22, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Cordova
NC

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

From Charlotte
62.1 mi
01h 26m
To Fort Bragg
62.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Fort Bragg.

  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 right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Addor Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Plank Road

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Plank Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Chicken Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Chicken Road

  31. 31

    Turn left

    77 m · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Canopy Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · Canopy Lane

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gruber Road

    1329 ft · 50 sec · Gruber Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Mederet Street

    1000 ft · 49 sec · Mederet Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Ardennes Road

    115 m · 12 sec · Ardennes Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Normandy Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Normandy Drive

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Normandy Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
21 mi · 17%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 15%
Plank Road
16.4 mi · 13%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 10%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 8%
I 73 North
5.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

21 mi · 00h 24m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
01h 26m from Charlotte
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Charlotte and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Bragg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Fort Bragg?

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Charlotte and 62.3 miles from Fort Bragg.

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

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Charlotte and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Bragg.

Stop Ideas Near Cordova

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

80 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Fort Bragg. Straight-line distance: 103.92 mi (167.24 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
Fort Bragg

#2 Fort Bragg

United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina

Population29,183
Coordinates35.1390000, -79.0060300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Fort Bragg (-79.00603, 35.139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.62 L · about $17.39
Round trip
$34.78
8.78 gal · 33.24 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.39 $34.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.44 $38.89
Premium $4.78 $20.98 $41.95
Diesel $5.62 $24.69 $49.38

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Fort Bragg. The current time is 01:53:01.

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.