How far is Cheraw, SC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Cheraw, SC to Charlotte, NC is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.82 mi
01h 31m
Flight
65.5 mi
105.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.5 mi
Kilometers
105.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.82 mi
Kilometers
117.2 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Wed, Sep 23, 11:29 AM EDT
Return by in Cheraw
Wed, Sep 23, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheraw
2026-09-23T09:58
Arrive Charlotte
Wed, Sep 23, 11:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheraw
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pageland
SC

City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Cheraw
36.4 mi
00h 45m
To Charlotte
36.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    19 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chesterfield Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 22 min · East Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Mc Gregor Street

    548 ft · 9 sec · East Mc Gregor Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn slight left onto East Roosevelt Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    14.6 mi · 21 min · Independence Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boulevard
24.8 mi · 34%
Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
15.9 mi · 22%
Independence Boulevard
14.6 mi · 20%
East Independence Expressway
5.44 mi · 7%
East Roosevelt Boulevard
4.77 mi · 7%
Chesterfield Highway
4.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Boulevard

Turn straight onto East Boulevard

18.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pageland
00h 45m from Cheraw
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheraw and Rain Showers Likely near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Pageland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Cheraw and 36.5 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cheraw and Rain Showers Likely near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Pageland

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

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

RAIL

Camden

62 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Charlotte

65 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

84 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheraw and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 65.5 mi (105.42 km).

Cheraw

#1 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Charlotte

#2 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
Start: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)
End: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $10.43
Round trip
$20.87
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $10.43 $20.87
Mid-grade $4.50 $11.57 $23.15
Premium $4.91 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $6.15 $15.80 $31.60

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 South Carolina · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheraw and Charlotte. The current time is 09:58:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.