How far is Hope Mills, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Hope Mills, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
140.14 mi
02h 58m
Flight
108.73 mi
174.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.73 mi
Kilometers
174.99 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.14 mi
Kilometers
225.53 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Mon, Apr 20, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hope Mills
2026-04-19T22:55
Arrive Charlotte
Mon, Apr 20, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hope Mills
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 Hope Mills
65.4 mi
01h 29m
To Charlotte
74.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hope Mills and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkton Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Parkton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Leeper Road

    106 m · 7 sec · Leeper Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leeper Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    760 ft · 13 sec · Leeper Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Leeper Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto David Parnell Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · David Parnell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Fayetteville Street

    8 mi · 12 min · North Fayetteville Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on NC-71

    8 mi · 11 min · NC-71

  15. 15

    Continue on Red Springs Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Red Springs Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

    1301 ft · 16 sec · American Indian Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  23. 23

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hope Mills 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
31.8 mi · 23%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 13%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 10%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 9%
North Fayetteville Street
8.03 mi · 6%
NC-71
7.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

20.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
01h 29m from Hope Mills
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hope Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hope Mills to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 65.4 miles from Hope Mills and 74.8 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hope Mills and Chance Rain Showers 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 Hope Mills and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 108.73 mi (174.99 km).

Hope Mills

#1 Hope Mills

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population15,848
Coordinates34.9704400, -78.9453100
Altitude34
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: South Main Street (-78.945469, 34.970405)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.72 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.21
9.9 gal · 37.44 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.61 $39.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.92 $43.85
Premium $4.78 $23.65 $47.30
Diesel $5.62 $27.84 $55.68

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Hope Mills and Charlotte. The current time is 22:55:39.

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.