How far is Charlotte, NC from Rutherford College, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Rutherford College, NC is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 01h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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County seat in North Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Rutherford College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Rutherford College.
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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
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rutherford College, Connelly Springs
850 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Malcolm Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Malcolm Boulevard
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Turn right
727 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Rutherford College.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Rutherford College?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Lincolnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Charlotte and 33.2 miles from Rutherford College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Lincolnton
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 Lincolnton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Rutherford College. Straight-line distance: 52.52 mi (84.53 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 Rutherford College
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 35.7484600, -81.5225900 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutherford College (-81.52259, 35.74846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
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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