How far is Cramerton, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Cramerton, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cramerton and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cramerton and Charlotte.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Street
21 m · 9 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1237 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Wilkinson Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Park Street
1519 ft · 34 sec · Park Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
1963 ft · 28 sec · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
6.8 mi · 8 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
538 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
149 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 27 East: Downtown
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Freedom Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto West Morehead Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn left onto South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cramerton and Charlotte.
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.
Cameron Morrison Bridge
Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
6.82 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cramerton and Partly Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cramerton to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Cramerton and 9.9 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cramerton and Partly Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cramerton and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 13.12 mi (21.11 km).
#1 Cramerton
Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 4,511 |
| Coordinates | 35.2387500, -81.0750800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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