How far is Charlotte, NC from Four Oaks, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Four Oaks, NC is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.7 mi
03h 44m
Flight
137.01 mi
220.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.01 mi
Kilometers
220.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.7 mi
Kilometers
277.94 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Four Oaks
Mon, Apr 20, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Mon, Apr 20, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-20T09:20
Arrive Four Oaks
Mon, Apr 20, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hoffman
NC

Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
86.2 mi
01h 52m
To Four Oaks
86.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Four Oaks.

  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

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Raeford Road

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on I 295 North: Fort Bragg

    1512 ft · 23 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Benson, Lumberton

    829 ft · 20 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Benson

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 33 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward Four Oaks

    1925 ft · 53 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Keen Road

    3132 ft · 1 min · Keen Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Wellons Street

    853 ft · 21 sec · East Wellons Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wellons Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
30.1 mi · 17%
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi · 13%
Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.7 mi · 13%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 11%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 8%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

28.5 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman
01h 52m from Charlotte
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Charlotte and Mostly Clear near Four Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Four Oaks?

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Charlotte and 86.4 miles from Four Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Charlotte and Mostly Clear near Four Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

21 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

60 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

70 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Four Oaks. Straight-line distance: 137.01 mi (220.5 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
Four Oaks

#2 Four Oaks

Town of the United States

Population2,387
Coordinates35.4448800, -78.4269500
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Four Oaks (-78.42695, 35.44488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.07 L · about $24.12
Round trip
$48.24
12.18 gal · 46.14 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.12 $48.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.97 $53.95
Premium $4.78 $29.10 $58.20
Diesel $5.62 $34.25 $68.50

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Four Oaks. The current time is 09:20:36.

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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.