How far is Long View, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Long View, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
205.52 mi
03h 44m
Flight
158.49 mi
255.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.49 mi
Kilometers
255.07 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.52 mi
Kilometers
330.75 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in Long View
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long View
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long View
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
East Laurinburg
NC

Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Long View
94.1 mi
01h 52m
To Charlotte
111.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long View and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    126 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    42 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  10. 10

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long View 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
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
73.8 mi · 36%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 16%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 9%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 7%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 6%
Independence Boulevard
7.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

42 mi · 00h 49m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
158.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Laurinburg
01h 52m from Long View
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Long View and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long View to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

East Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Long View and 111.4 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long View and Sunny near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Dillon

40 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Southern Pines

45 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

60 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long View and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 158.49 mi (255.07 km).

Long View

#1 Long View

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,951
Coordinates34.4751700, -78.2022200
Altitude2
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: NC 11 (-78.201341, 34.474104)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.45 L · about $28.72
Round trip
$57.43
14.5 gal · 54.9 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.72 $57.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.11 $64.22
Premium $4.78 $34.64 $69.28
Diesel $5.62 $40.77 $81.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Long View and Charlotte. The current time is 05:59:17.

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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.