How far is Lillington, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Lillington, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lillington and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lillington and Charlotte.
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Start on the route
4 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
11 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight left
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto West Harnett Street
118 m · 15 sec · West Harnett Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
2719 ft · 1 min · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Old Road
19.6 mi · 27 min · West Old Road
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit left
1567 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 53 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 Lillington and Charlotte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Old Road
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lillington and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lillington to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Lillington and 77.7 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lillington and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Rockingham
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 Rockingham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lillington and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 114.92 mi (184.94 km).
#1 Lillington
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 3,634 |
| Coordinates | 35.3993300, -78.8158500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.83 | $41.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.30 | $46.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.58 | $59.16 |
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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