How far is Charlotte, NC from Kernersville, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Kernersville, NC is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Kernersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Kernersville.
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Start on South Tryon Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Concord
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
45.4 mi · 52 min · Julius Chambers Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158 East, US 421 South: Salem Parkway, Kernersville
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kernersville, South Main Street
987 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2692 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Cherry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Cherry Street
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Turn right onto West Mountain Street
103 m · 6 sec · West Mountain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Mountain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Kernersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Chambers Highway
Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
45.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Kernersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Kernersville?
The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
East Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Charlotte and 42.8 miles from Kernersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Kernersville.
Stop Ideas Near East Spencer
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 East Spencer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Kernersville. Straight-line distance: 75.3 mi (121.18 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 Kernersville
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 24,891 |
| Coordinates | 36.1198600, -80.0736500 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kernersville (-80.07365, 36.11986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.98 | $33.97 |
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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