How far is Charlotte, NC from Hamlet, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Hamlet, NC is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.24 mi
01h 44m
Flight
69.15 mi
111.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.24 mi
Kilometers
125.92 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamlet
Sun, May 3, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Sun, May 3, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-03T08:23
Arrive Hamlet
Sun, May 3, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Peachland
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Charlotte
39.1 mi
00h 52m
To Hamlet
39.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Hamlet.

  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 left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 177: Hamlet

    1655 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hylan Avenue

    643 ft · 13 sec · Hylan Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2414 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Raleigh Street

    1921 ft · 43 sec · Raleigh Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    944 ft · 23 sec · Spring Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 24%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 16%
Andrew Jackson Highway
11.3 mi · 14%
G R Kindley Freeway
8.54 mi · 11%
Independence Boulevard
4.46 mi · 6%
US 74 East
3.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Monroe Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peachland
00h 52m from Charlotte
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Charlotte and Mostly Clear near Hamlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Hamlet?

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Peachland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Charlotte and 39.1 miles from Hamlet.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Peachland

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Charlotte

58 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

65 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

78 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Hamlet. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.28 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
Hamlet

#2 Hamlet

Small settlement in a rural area

Population6,356
Coordinates34.8848800, -79.6942200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Hamlet (-79.69422, 34.88488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.78 $13.19 $26.37
Diesel $5.62 $15.52 $31.04

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Hamlet. The current time is 08:23:17.

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.