How far is Charlotte, NC from Sneads Ferry, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Sneads Ferry, NC is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.87 mi
04h 56m
Flight
200.76 mi
323.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.76 mi
Kilometers
323.1 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.87 mi
Kilometers
382.81 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneads Ferry
Sat, Apr 25, 3:15 PM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Sat, Apr 25, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-25T10:18
Arrive Sneads Ferry
Sat, Apr 25, 3:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
McDonald
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Charlotte
118.8 mi
02h 28m
To Sneads Ferry
119.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Sneads Ferry Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Ogden as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Sneads Ferry.

  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

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left

    2769 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    19.5 mi · 21 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on Market Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Sneads Ferry Road

    138 m · 7 sec · Sneads Ferry Road

  30. 30

    Continue on NC Highway 172

    4.9 mi · 7 min · NC Highway 172

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Club Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
86.6 mi · 36%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 14%
Market Street
23 mi · 10%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
19.5 mi · 8%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 8%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

54.8 mi · 01h 07m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald
02h 28m from Charlotte
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Sneads Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Sneads Ferry?

The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

McDonald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from Charlotte and 119.1 miles from Sneads Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.23 one way or $66.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Charlotte and Sunny near Sneads Ferry.

Stop Ideas Near McDonald

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

23 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

62 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Florence

66 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Sneads Ferry. Straight-line distance: 200.76 mi (323.1 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
Sneads Ferry

#2 Sneads Ferry

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population2,646
Coordinates34.5526700, -77.3971800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Sneads Ferry (-77.39718, 34.55267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.77 L · about $33.23
Round trip
$66.47
16.78 gal · 63.54 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.23 $66.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.16 $74.32
Premium $4.78 $40.09 $80.17
Diesel $5.62 $47.19 $94.37

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Sneads Ferry. The current time is 10:18:26.

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.