How far is Charlotte, NC from Pembroke, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Pembroke, NC is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.41 mi
02h 25m
Flight
100.69 mi
162.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.69 mi
Kilometers
162.04 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.41 mi
Kilometers
180.91 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 16, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Pembroke
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lilesville
NC

Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
56.2 mi
01h 12m
To Pembroke
56.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · American Indian Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Alternate East

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    692 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Vance Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Vance Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vance Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
36.6 mi · 33%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 17%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 13%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 11%
Independence Boulevard
4.46 mi · 4%
American Indian Highway
3.52 mi · 3%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lilesville
01h 12m from Charlotte
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Lilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Charlotte and 56.2 miles from Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Lilesville

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

28 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

59 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Charlotte

82 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

83 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 100.69 mi (162.04 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
Pembroke

#2 Pembroke

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,942
Coordinates34.6801600, -79.1950400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Pembroke (-79.19504, 34.68016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.02 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
7.94 gal · 30.04 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.58 $35.17
Premium $4.78 $18.97 $37.94
Diesel $5.62 $22.33 $44.65

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 Pembroke. The current time is 01:57:22.

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.