How far is Charlotte, NC from Moyock, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Moyock, NC is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
320.48 mi
06h 37m
Flight
276.09 mi
444.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.09 mi
Kilometers
444.32 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.48 mi
Kilometers
515.77 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moyock
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 16, 12:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-15T23:05
Arrive Moyock
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stem
NC

Town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States

From Charlotte
160.1 mi
03h 18m
To Moyock
160.4 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Concord

    941 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway

    45.4 mi · 52 min · Julius Chambers Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina

    1002 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.1 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1121 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sycamore Street

    1323 ft · 47 sec · Sycamore Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    118 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    2126 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Jackson Bypass Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    25 mi · 35 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    1078 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Turn right

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto North Road Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Road Street

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    843 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto NC Highway 343 South

    3149 ft · 1 min · NC Highway 343 South

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Bunker Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Bunker Hill Road

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Swamp Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Old Swamp Road

  38. 38

    Continue on South Mills Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Mills Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Caratoke Highway

    1370 ft · 26 sec · Caratoke Highway

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caratoke Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
85.6 mi · 27%
Julius Chambers Highway
45.4 mi · 14%
US 29
42.7 mi · 13%
Jackson Bypass Road
17.4 mi · 5%
US 1
5.22 mi · 2%
South Mills Road
4.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
276.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stem
03h 18m from Charlotte
Leave By
10:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Moyock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Charlotte and 160.4 miles from Moyock.

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

The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.80 one way or $89.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stem

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

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

RAIL

Durham

28 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

45 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

46 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

48 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Moyock. Straight-line distance: 276.09 mi (444.32 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
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#2 Moyock

Township in Currituck County, North Carolina

Population3,759
Coordinates36.5246000, -76.1782700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Moyock (-76.17827, 36.5246)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.81 L · about $44.80
Round trip
$89.60
22.62 gal · 85.62 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.80 $89.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $50.09 $100.18
Premium $4.78 $54.04 $108.08
Diesel $5.62 $63.61 $127.21

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Moyock. The current time is 23:05:38.

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.