How far is Charlotte, NC from Stedman, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Stedman, NC is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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
141.05 mi
03h 14m
Flight
122.35 mi
196.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.35 mi
Kilometers
196.91 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.05 mi
Kilometers
227 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stedman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Stedman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
Rockingham
NC

City in North Carolina

From Charlotte
70.5 mi
01h 37m
To Stedman
70.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Stedman.

  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 right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Addor Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    65 m · 6 sec · Person Street

  38. 38

    Exit the rotary onto Person Street

    1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street

    37 m · 2 sec · B Street

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto B Street

    1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Grove Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Wade-Stedman Road

    1322 ft · 29 sec · Wade-Stedman Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Clinton Road

    150 m · 12 sec · Clinton Road

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
45 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi · 15%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 13%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 9%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 9%
Grove Street
10.3 mi · 7%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

21 mi · 00h 24m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
01h 37m from Charlotte
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Stedman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Stedman?

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Charlotte and 70.6 miles from Stedman.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Stedman.

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

43 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

82 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Stedman. Straight-line distance: 122.35 mi (196.91 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
Stedman

#2 Stedman

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,082
Coordinates35.0135000, -78.6939100
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Stedman (-78.69391, 35.0135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.45
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.73 $39.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.06 $44.11
Premium $4.78 $23.79 $47.59
Diesel $5.62 $28.01 $56.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Stedman. The current time is 02:13:25.

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.