How far is Elroy, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Elroy, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
222.82 mi
03h 41m
Flight
165.69 mi
266.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.69 mi
Kilometers
266.66 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.82 mi
Kilometers
358.59 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Elroy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elroy
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elroy
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Five Points
NC

Township in Hoke County, North Carolina

From Elroy
99.9 mi
01h 50m
To Charlotte
122.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    19.9 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Weeks Circle

    88 m · 7 sec · Fayetteville Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Fayetteville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Newton Grove Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Fayetteville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Goldsboro Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    33 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Goldsboro Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville

    1611 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford

    106 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Raeford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Ashemont Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  31. 31

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  37. 37

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  39. 39

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi · 10%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 8%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 7%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 6%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 6%
Fayetteville Highway
9.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Outer Loop

Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop

21.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Points
01h 50m from Elroy
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elroy and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Five Points is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Elroy and 122.9 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.13 one way or $62.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Five Points

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

18 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

44 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

67 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elroy and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 165.69 mi (266.66 km).

Elroy

#1 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,869
Coordinates35.3426600, -77.9085900
Altitude34
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: US 70 East (-77.908611, 35.34262)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.76 L · about $31.13
Round trip
$62.27
15.72 gal · 59.52 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.13 $62.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.81 $69.62
Premium $4.78 $37.56 $75.11
Diesel $5.62 $44.20 $88.41

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 Elroy and Charlotte. The current time is 22:30:48.

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.