How far is Charlotte, NC from Marshville, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Marshville, NC is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.52 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.56 mi
50.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.56 mi
Kilometers
50.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.52 mi
Kilometers
55.55 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T03:46
Arrive Marshville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake Park
NC

Village in Union County, North Carolina, United States

From Charlotte
17.3 mi
00h 22m
To Marshville
17.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1009 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    101 m · 9 sec · North Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Union Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Union Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Cross Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cross Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 54%
Independence Boulevard
4.46 mi · 13%
US 74 East
3.51 mi · 10%
East Independence Boulevard
2.51 mi · 7%
East Independence Expressway
2.14 mi · 6%
West Marshville Boulevard
1.37 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Park
00h 22m from Charlotte
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Marshville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Charlotte and 17.3 miles from Marshville.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Marshville.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Park

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

24 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

46 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

52 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

67 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Marshville. Straight-line distance: 31.56 mi (50.79 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
Marshville

#2 Marshville

Town in Union County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,835
Coordinates34.9884900, -80.3670100
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Marshville (-80.36701, 34.98849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.66
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.83 $9.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.40 $10.81
Premium $4.78 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.62 $6.86 $13.72

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Marshville. The current time is 03:46:24.

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.