How far is Longview, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Longview, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
59.03 mi
01h 03m
Flight
46.13 mi
74.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.13 mi
Kilometers
74.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.03 mi
Kilometers
95 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longview
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longview
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
High Shoals
NC

Town

From Longview
28.7 mi
00h 31m
To Charlotte
30.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Longview and Charlotte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    2011 ft · 48 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 13th Street Southwest

    160 m · 11 sec · 13th Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left

    34 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 85 North: Charlotte

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive

    538 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive

    149 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 27 East: Downtown

    138 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Freedom Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Morehead Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Tryon Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
10.2 mi · 17%
Cameron Morrison Bridge
6.82 mi · 12%
Freedom Drive
2.03 mi · 3%
West Morehead Street
1.15 mi · 2%
1st Avenue Southwest
0.9 mi · 2%
I 85 North
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

34 mi · 00h 41m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Shoals
00h 31m from Longview
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Longview and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

High Shoals is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Longview and 30.3 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Longview and Sunny near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near High Shoals

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

15 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

39 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

54 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

74 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longview and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 46.13 mi (74.24 km).

Longview

#1 Longview

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,871
Coordinates35.7293000, -81.3834200
Altitude349
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: 1st Avenue Southwest (-81.383422, 35.729409)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.48
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.24 $16.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.21 $18.42
Premium $4.78 $9.94 $19.88
Diesel $5.62 $11.70 $23.40

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 Longview and Charlotte. The current time is 05:59:02.

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.