How far is Charlotte, NC from Roxboro, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Roxboro, NC is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Roxboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Roxboro.
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Start on South Tryon Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Concord
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
45.4 mi · 52 min · Julius Chambers Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 119: Mebane
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
80 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 119
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 119
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Turn right onto North NC 49
3.9 mi · 5 min · North NC 49
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Continue on NC 49 North
2.6 mi · 4 min · NC 49 North
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At the end of the road, turn left
2218 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
15.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Leasburg Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Leasburg Road
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Continue on Court Street
996 ft · 49 sec · Court Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
74 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
36 m · 5 sec · Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Roxboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Roxboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Roxboro?
The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Archdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Charlotte and 74.4 miles from Roxboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.80 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Roxboro.
Stop Ideas Near Archdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Archdale.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Roxboro. Straight-line distance: 131.77 mi (212.06 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 Roxboro
City in Person County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,383 |
| Coordinates | 36.3937500, -78.9827900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxboro (-78.98279, 36.39375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.08 | $50.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
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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