How far is Charlotte, NC from Weldon, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Weldon, NC is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
228.52 mi
04h 25m
Flight
199.92 mi
321.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.92 mi
Kilometers
321.74 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.52 mi
Kilometers
367.77 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weldon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Weldon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haw River
NC

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

From Charlotte
114.1 mi
02h 12m
To Weldon
114.4 mi
02h 12m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.4 mi · 52 min · Julius Chambers Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina

    1002 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.1 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1121 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sycamore Street

    113 m · 20 sec · Sycamore Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
85.6 mi · 37%
Julius Chambers Highway
45.4 mi · 20%
US 29
42.7 mi · 19%
US 1
5.22 mi · 2%
South Tryon Street
3.53 mi · 2%
West Sugar Creek Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Chambers Highway

Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway

45.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
199.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
02h 12m from Charlotte
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Weldon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Charlotte and 114.4 miles from Weldon.

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

The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.93 one way or $63.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

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 Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haw River.

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Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Weldon. Straight-line distance: 199.92 mi (321.74 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
Weldon

#2 Weldon

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates36.4271000, -77.5955300
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Weldon (-77.59553, 36.4271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.06 gal
30.52 L · about $31.93
Round trip
$63.85
16.12 gal · 61.04 L
Estimated CO2
71.6 kg one way
Round trip: 143.3 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.93 $63.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.70 $71.40
Premium $4.78 $38.51 $77.02
Diesel $5.62 $45.33 $90.66

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 Weldon. The current time is 06:44:07.

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.