How far is Charlotte, NC from Westport, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Westport, NC is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.91 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.42 mi
32.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.42 mi
Kilometers
32.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.91 mi
Kilometers
41.7 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Westport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mount Holly
NC

City in Gaston County, North Carolina

From Charlotte
13 mi
00h 20m
To Westport
12.9 mi
00h 20m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    2638 ft · 1 min · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1610 ft · 32 sec · West 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    62 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Graham Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · North Graham Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    112 m · 7 sec · West 12th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 277 Outer North

    536 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Brookshire Freeway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookshire Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Brookshire Boulevard

    16.1 mi · 21 min · Brookshire Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville

    1173 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3173 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Shore Road South

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Lake Shore Road South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Shore Road South

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brookshire Boulevard
16.1 mi · 62%
Brookshire Freeway
2.58 mi · 10%
Lake Shore Road South
1.88 mi · 7%
South Tryon Street
0.5 mi · 2%
West 10th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
NC 73
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brookshire Boulevard

Continue on Brookshire Boulevard

16.1 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Holly
00h 20m from Charlotte
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Charlotte and 12.9 miles from Westport.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Holly

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

14 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

19 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

42 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

66 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Westport. Straight-line distance: 20.42 mi (32.87 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
Westport

#2 Westport

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population4,026
Coordinates35.5012500, -80.9786900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Westport (-80.97869, 35.50125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.03 $8.06
Premium $4.78 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $5.62 $5.12 $10.24

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 Westport. The current time is 00:42:27.

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.