How far is Charlotte, NC from Siler City, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Siler City, NC is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.92 mi
02h 13m
Flight
84.93 mi
136.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.93 mi
Kilometers
136.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.92 mi
Kilometers
146.32 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Siler City
Thu, Apr 30, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 30, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-29T23:48
Arrive Siler City
Thu, Apr 30, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
New London
NC

Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

From Charlotte
45.4 mi
01h 06m
To Siler City
45.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Siler City.

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Julius Chambers Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward University City Boulevard, Ikea Boulevard

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ikea Boulevard

    39 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto University City Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 9 min · University City Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on NC Highway 49

    55.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · NC Highway 49

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1230 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Jordan Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Jordan Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old US Highway 64

    1 km · 53 sec · Old US Highway 64

  14. 14

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    741 ft · 20 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC Highway 49
55.8 mi · 61%
Jordan Road
8.47 mi · 9%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.11 mi · 8%
University City Boulevard
6.03 mi · 7%
South Tryon Street
3.53 mi · 4%
West Dixie Drive
3.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NC Highway 49

Continue on NC Highway 49

55.6 mi · 01h 17m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
01h 06m from Charlotte
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charlotte and Cloudy near Siler City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Siler City?

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Charlotte and 45.5 miles from Siler City.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charlotte and Cloudy near Siler City.

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

33 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

37 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

42 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

59 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Siler City. Straight-line distance: 84.93 mi (136.68 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
Siler City

#2 Siler City

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,415
Coordinates35.7234700, -79.4622400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Siler City (-79.46224, 35.72347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $4.78 $15.34 $30.67
Diesel $5.62 $18.05 $36.11

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Siler City. The current time is 23:48:45.

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.