How far is Charlotte, NC from Laurinburg, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Laurinburg, NC is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Laurinburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Laurinburg.
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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 left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 74 Business: Laurinburg
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Laurinburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Laurinburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Laurinburg?
The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Polkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Charlotte and 46.4 miles from Laurinburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Laurinburg.
Stop Ideas Near Polkton
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 Polkton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Laurinburg. Straight-line distance: 84.16 mi (135.44 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 Laurinburg
City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,896 |
| Coordinates | 34.7740500, -79.4628200 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurinburg (-79.46282, 34.77405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.62 | $31.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
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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