How far is Goldsboro, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Goldsboro, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hoke County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goldsboro and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldsboro and Charlotte.
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Start on East Ash Street
24 m · 7 sec · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto North William Street
1013 ft · 31 sec · North William Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1033 ft · 30 sec · East Walnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Walnut Street
46 m · 8 sec · West Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Walnut Street
929 ft · 31 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South George Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South George Street
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 28 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Weeks Circle
88 m · 7 sec · Fayetteville Street
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Exit the rotary onto Fayetteville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street
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Continue on Newton Grove Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway
9.2 mi · 10 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Turn left
33 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
1611 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford
106 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Raeford Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
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Continue on Ashemont Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
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Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road
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Turn left
21 mi · 24 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 Goldsboro and Charlotte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goldsboro and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goldsboro to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 96.1 miles from Goldsboro and 120.7 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goldsboro and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Five Points
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 Five Points.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Fayetteville
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goldsboro and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 161.08 mi (259.24 km).
#1 Goldsboro
City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 34,447 |
| Coordinates | 35.3848800, -77.9927700 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $30.30 | $60.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.55 | $73.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.02 | $86.05 |
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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