How far is Fuquay-Varina, NC from Charlotte, NC?
Fastest route
The distance from Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, to Charlotte, North Carolina, is approximately 159 miles (256 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 2 hours and 40 minutes. The route includes tolls. Here are the directions to get from Fuquay-Varina to Charlotte:
Directions
- Head east on W Academy St toward S Main St.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Main St.
- Get on NC-540 from NC-55 W and NC-55 Bypass W.
- Turn left onto Wake Chapel Rd.
- Turn left onto NC-55 W/Broad St and continue to follow NC-55 W.
- Continue onto NC-55 Bypass W.
- Use the right lane to take the NC-540 N/Triangle Expwy ramp (Toll road).
- Follow US-64 W and I-85 S to W 11th St in Charlotte. Take exit 3B from I-277 S (Toll road).
- Take exit 59 A-B for US-64 toward Apex/Pittsboro (Toll road).
- Keep left to continue toward US-64 W (Toll road).
- Keep right to continue on Exit 59B, follow signs for US-64 W/Pittsboro and merge onto US-64 W.
- Take the US-64 W ramp to Lexington.
- Turn left to merge onto I-85 S toward Charlotte.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 38 for I-77 S/US-21 S toward Columbia.
- Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-77 Express Ln (Toll road).
- Use the left lane to merge onto I-277 S.
- Take exit 3B for Eleventh St/Church St/Tryon St.
- Drive to N Tryon St.
- Turn right onto N Tryon St, and you'll arrive in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your trip in advance and consider traffic conditions to ensure a smooth journey.
- 🛣️ Make sure to have sufficient funds for tolls along the way.
- 📱 Use GPS or navigation apps to stay on the correct route.
- 🍔 Take a break during your journey to grab some food and refresh.
- ⛽ Check your vehicle's fuel level before embarking on the trip.
- 🚦 Observe speed limits and traffic rules for a safe drive.
- 🚧 Stay updated on road closures or construction work that may affect your route.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fuquay-Varina and Charlotte is 117.68 miles (189.38 km).
Flight distance from Fuquay-Varina, NC to Charlotte, NC is 117.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Fuquay-Varina to Charlotte with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina to Charlotte, North Carolina is: 162.89 miles (262.15 km) by car.
Driving from Fuquay-Varina to Charlotte will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Fuquay-Varina
City in North Carolina
| Population | 32145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°35'4"N 78°48'0"W |
| Latitude | 35.5843200 |
| Longitude | -78.8000100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Charlotte is a major center for banking and finance.
| Population | 900350 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°13'38"N 80°50'35"W |
| Latitude | 35.2270900 |
| Longitude | -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charlotte: South Tryon Street (-80.843177,35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fuquay-Varina and Charlotte
The distance between Fuquay-Varina and Charlotte is 262 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fuquay-Varina and Charlotte. The current time is 00:59:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.76 liters (5.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fuquay-Varina and Charlotte.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fuquay-Varina to Charlotte is $18.54 (diesel $24.39).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $18.54 | $20.87 | $23.05 | $24.39 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fuquay-Varina and Charlotte (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
