How far is Fort Bragg, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Fort Bragg, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 131.7 miles (212 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.71 mi
02h 47m
Flight
103.92 mi
167.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.92 mi
Kilometers
167.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.71 mi
Kilometers
211.97 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Fri, May 22, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Bragg
Fri, May 22, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Bragg
2026-05-22T00:57
Arrive Charlotte
Fri, May 22, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Bragg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cordova
NC

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

From Fort Bragg
62.1 mi
01h 23m
To Charlotte
69.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
81°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Bragg and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on Normandy Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Normandy Drive

  2. 2

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

    115 m · 13 sec · Ardennes Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mederet Street

    1000 ft · 46 sec · Mederet Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gruber Road

    1329 ft · 51 sec · Gruber Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Canopy Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Canopy Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chicken Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Chicken Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Plank Road

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Plank Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ashemont Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  16. 16

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

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  19. 19

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Bragg 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 14%
Plank Road
16.4 mi · 12%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 12%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 10%
Independence Boulevard
7.07 mi · 5%
East Independence Expressway
5.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21 mi · 00h 24m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
01h 23m from Fort Bragg
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Bragg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Bragg to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (212 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Fort Bragg and 69.6 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Bragg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Cordova

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

80 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Bragg and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 103.92 mi (167.24 km).

Fort Bragg

#1 Fort Bragg

United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina

Population29,183
Coordinates35.1390000, -79.0060300
Altitude-
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: Normandy Drive (-79.006101, 35.139204)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.59 L · about $18.42
Round trip
$36.84
9.3 gal · 35.18 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.42 $36.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.59 $41.19
Premium $4.78 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $5.62 $26.15 $52.30

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Bragg and Charlotte. The current time is 00:57:28.

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.