How far is Charlotte, NC from Pine Level, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Pine Level, NC is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.76 mi
03h 40m
Flight
144.7 mi
232.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.7 mi
Kilometers
232.88 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.76 mi
Kilometers
273.21 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Level
Tue, May 5, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Tue, May 5, 3:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-04T20:24
Arrive Pine Level
Tue, May 5, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gibson
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Charlotte
84.8 mi
01h 50m
To Pine Level
84.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Pine Level.

  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

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    17 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1539 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Powell Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Powell Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Jk Powell Boulevard

    815 ft · 15 sec · Jk Powell Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Powell Boulevard

    2595 ft · 51 sec · Powell Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on South J K Powell Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South J K Powell Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Love Mill Road

    1494 ft · 34 sec · West Love Mill Road

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Vinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vinson Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on New Britton Highway East

    3.4 mi · 6 min · New Britton Highway East

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Seven Creeks Highway

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Seven Creeks Highway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto M M Ray Road

    3177 ft · 1 min · M M Ray Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Pine Level Church Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Level Church Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Level Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
48.5 mi · 29%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 20%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 11%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 9%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 8%
Seven Creeks Highway
7.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

American Indian Highway

Continue on American Indian Highway

33.6 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibson
01h 50m from Charlotte
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Pine Level.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Pine Level?

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Charlotte and 84.9 miles from Pine Level.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Pine Level.

Stop Ideas Near Gibson

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Dillon

44 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Southern Pines

50 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Florence

64 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Pine Level. Straight-line distance: 144.7 mi (232.88 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
Pine Level

#2 Pine Level

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

Population2,080
Coordinates34.1065600, -78.6916800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Pine Level (-78.69168, 34.10656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.68 L · about $23.73
Round trip
$47.45
11.98 gal · 45.36 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.73 $47.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.53 $53.06
Premium $4.78 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.62 $33.69 $67.38

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Pine Level. The current time is 20:24:14.

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.