How far is Erwin, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Erwin, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erwin and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erwin and Charlotte.
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Start on Chief Joseph Lane
139 m · 11 sec · Chief Joseph Lane
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Continue on South 14th Street
2376 ft · 59 sec · South 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Moulton Spring Road
1149 ft · 28 sec · Moulton Spring Road
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Turn slight right onto South 13th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1514 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto McLean Chapel Church Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · McLean Chapel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elliott Bridge Road
1 mi · 1 min · Elliott Bridge Road
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Continue on Darroch Road
2240 ft · 35 sec · Darroch Road
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Turn slight right
56 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Norrington Road
2 mi · 3 min · Norrington Road
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Turn left onto Clark Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit left
1567 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
998 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East 6th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Tryon Street
918 ft · 20 sec · North 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 Erwin and Charlotte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Clark Road
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Erwin and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erwin to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Dobbins Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Erwin and 100.1 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erwin and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Dobbins Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dobbins Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erwin and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 122.42 mi (197.02 km).
#1 Erwin
City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,202 |
| Coordinates | 35.3268300, -78.6761300 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.77 | $59.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.04 | $70.08 |
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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