How far is Charlotte, NC from Valley Hill, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Valley Hill, NC is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.3 mi
02h 11m
Flight
92.65 mi
149.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.65 mi
Kilometers
149.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.3 mi
Kilometers
164.63 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Hill
Fri, May 1, 12:23 PM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Fri, May 1, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-01T10:12
Arrive Valley Hill
Fri, May 1, 12:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Lattimore
NC

Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
51.1 mi
01h 05m
To Valley Hill
51.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Valley Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Morehead Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Freedom Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

    3242 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Dixon Boulevard

    12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard

    15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hendersonville

    1023 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Upward Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Upward Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spartanburg Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Spartanburg Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Greenville Highway

    121 m · 13 sec · Greenville Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto White Street

    1304 ft · 42 sec · White Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kanuga Road

    88 m · 13 sec · Kanuga Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hebron Street

    630 ft · 28 sec · Hebron Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Willow Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Willow Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Price Street

    6 m · 1 sec · East Price Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Price Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Freedom Drive
26.5 mi · 26%
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 18%
West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 15%
Andrew Jackson Highway
14.3 mi · 14%
East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 12%
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.61 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Freedom Drive

Merge slight left

24.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lattimore
01h 05m from Charlotte
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlotte and Partly Sunny near Valley Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Valley Hill?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Lattimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Charlotte and 51.2 miles from Valley Hill.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charlotte and Partly Sunny near Valley Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Lattimore

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lattimore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Downtown Shelby Fountain Park

Shelby , NC
17876, Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Park
Shelby City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Shelby City Hall

Shelby , NC
300 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,City administration,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lattimore.

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Gastonia

45 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Spartanburg

48 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Charlotte

76 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Greenville

86 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Valley Hill. Straight-line distance: 92.65 mi (149.11 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
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#2 Valley Hill

Township in Henderson County, North Carolina

Population2,070
Coordinates35.2984500, -82.4831800
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Valley Hill (-82.48318, 35.29845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.66 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.78 $17.25 $34.50
Diesel $5.62 $20.30 $40.61

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Valley Hill. The current time is 10:12:32.

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.