How far is Jonesville, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Jonesville, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.87 mi
01h 12m
Flight
69.94 mi
112.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.94 mi
Kilometers
112.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.87 mi
Kilometers
118.88 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Sun, May 31, 1:22 PM EDT
Return by in Jonesville
Sun, May 31, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesville
2026-05-31T12:10
Arrive Charlotte
Sun, May 31, 1:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesville
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
Troutman
NC

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

From Jonesville
36.9 mi
00h 36m
To Charlotte
37 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Winston Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Winston Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1285 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    47.1 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  7. 7

    Continue on I 77 South

    2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South

    2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South

  9. 9

    Continue on I-77 South

    1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    4 mi · 5 min · I-77 South

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.9 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · I-77 South

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway

    797 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East

    2216 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Brookshire Freeway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookshire Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street

    709 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West 11th Street

    140 m · 14 sec · West 11th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Tryon Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · North Tryon Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winston Road
54.5 mi · 74%
I-77 South
12.8 mi · 17%
I 77 South
4.36 mi · 6%
Brookshire Freeway
0.69 mi · 1%
North Tryon Street
0.57 mi · 1%
I 277 South
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Winston Road

Merge slight left

47.1 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troutman
00h 36m from Jonesville
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesville and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesville to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Troutman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Jonesville and 37 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesville and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Troutman

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

33 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

39 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

51 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

54 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesville and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 69.94 mi (112.55 km).

Jonesville

#1 Jonesville

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

Population2,206
Coordinates36.2393000, -80.8445200
Altitude283
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: Bridge Street (-80.844471, 36.239391)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.56 $23.12
Premium $4.78 $12.47 $24.94
Diesel $5.62 $14.68 $29.36

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesville and Charlotte. The current time is 12:10:09.

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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.