How far is Hampstead, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Hampstead, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.16 mi
04h 07m
Flight
187.38 mi
301.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.38 mi
Kilometers
301.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.16 mi
Kilometers
373.63 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, May 7, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Hampstead
Thu, May 7, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampstead
2026-05-07T10:52
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, May 7, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampstead
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
Pembroke
NC

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

From Hampstead
107.1 mi
02h 03m
To Charlotte
125.1 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampstead Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Overnight
Using Burgaw as the closest live forecast in the Pender County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Continue on John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1969 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  11. 11

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
86.5 mi · 37%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 14%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
20.2 mi · 9%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 8%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 6%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

54.7 mi · 01h 07m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
187.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
02h 03m from Hampstead
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampstead and 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 Hampstead to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Hampstead and 125.1 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

33 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

50 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

58 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 187.38 mi (301.56 km).

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#1 Hampstead

Unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina

Population4,083
Coordinates34.3676700, -77.7105300
Altitude11
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 17 (-77.71049, 34.36764)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.01 L · about $32.44
Round trip
$64.88
16.38 gal · 62.02 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.44 $64.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.27 $72.55
Premium $4.78 $39.13 $78.26
Diesel $5.62 $46.06 $92.12

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampstead and Charlotte. The current time is 10:52:37.

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.