How far is Charlotte, NC from Lake Park, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Lake Park, NC is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Lake Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Lake Park.
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Start on South Tryon Street
149 m · 14 sec · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1822 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 5th Street
1774 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on US 74 East: Independence Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard
109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Independence Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
136 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Unionville Indian Trail Road West
1.4 km · 2 min · Unionville Indian Trail Road West
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Turn left onto Lake Park Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Lake Park Road
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Turn right onto Creft Circle
89 m · 13 sec · Creft Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Creft Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Lake Park.
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.
Independence Boulevard
Continue on Independence Boulevard
4.46 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlotte and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Lake Park?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Charlotte and 8.7 miles from Lake Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlotte and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Park.
Stop Ideas Near Matthews
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 Matthews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 15.26 mi (24.56 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 Lake Park
Village in Union County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,999 |
| Coordinates | 35.0862600, -80.6350700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Park (-80.63507, 35.08626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
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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