How far is Lincolnton, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Lincolnton, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnton and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnton and Charlotte.
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Start on East Pine Street
945 ft · 28 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Laurel Street
542 ft · 26 sec · North Laurel Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit left
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 85 North: Charlotte
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
6.8 mi · 8 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
538 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
149 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 27 East: Downtown
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Freedom Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto West Morehead Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn left onto South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South 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 Lincolnton and Charlotte.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lincolnton and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincolnton to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ranlo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Lincolnton and 20 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnton and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Ranlo
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 Ranlo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.31 km).
#1 Lincolnton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 11,522 |
| Coordinates | 35.4737500, -81.2545300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
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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