How far is Charlotte, NC from Glen Alpine, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Glen Alpine, NC is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Glen Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Glen Alpine.
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Start on South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto West Morehead Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321 North: Lincolnton
1736 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Chester Street
3070 ft · 52 sec · North Chester Street
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Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
31.5 mi · 37 min · Gastonia Dallas Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Statesville, Asheville
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
2074 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
2108 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Alpine
1107 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Jamestown Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Jamestown Road
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Turn right onto Conley Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Conley Road
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Continue on London Street
1 km · 1 min · London Street
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Continue on Catawba Street
116 m · 15 sec · Catawba Street
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Turn right onto Pitts Street
15 m · 1 sec · Pitts Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pitts Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Glen Alpine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gastonia Dallas Highway
Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
31.5 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charlotte and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glen Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Glen Alpine?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Maiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Charlotte and 40.2 miles from Glen Alpine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Charlotte and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glen Alpine.
Stop Ideas Near Maiden
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 Maiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Glen Alpine. Straight-line distance: 63.06 mi (101.49 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 Glen Alpine
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 35.7290200, -81.7792700 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Alpine (-81.77927, 35.72902)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
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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