How far is Charlotte, NC from Mount Pleasant, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Mount Pleasant, NC is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Catawba 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 Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto West Morehead Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321 North: Lincolnton
1736 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Chester Street
3070 ft · 52 sec · North Chester Street
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Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
31.5 mi · 37 min · Gastonia Dallas Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Statesville, Asheville
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
2074 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
2108 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 18: Morganton, Shelby
1300 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South Sterling Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Sterling Street
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Turn left onto College Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · College Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Green Street
29.1 mi · 47 min · North Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linville Falls Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Linville Falls Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Millers Gap Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Millers Gap Highway
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Turn left onto Spanish Oak Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Spanish Oak Road
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Road
29 m · 2 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Mount Pleasant.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Gastonia Dallas Highway
Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
31.5 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charlotte and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Charlotte and 55.7 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlotte and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 84.56 mi (136.08 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 Mount Pleasant
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 36.0520700, -81.9553900 |
| Altitude | 1171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-81.95539, 36.05207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
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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