How far is Maury, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Maury, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.15 mi
03h 48m
Flight
184.37 mi
296.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.37 mi
Kilometers
296.72 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.15 mi
Kilometers
394.53 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Sat, Nov 7, 5:26 AM EST
Return by in Maury
Sat, Nov 7, 9:15 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maury
2026-11-07T01:38
Arrive Charlotte
Sat, Nov 7, 5:26 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maury
9:00 PM EST
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
Mebane
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

From Maury
118.3 mi
01h 54m
To Charlotte
126.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maury Depot Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Maury Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto NC 123

    2.7 mi · 5 min · NC 123

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Marlboro Road

    4 mi · 7 min · West Marlboro Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John P East Memorial Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    77 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Road

    750 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Tryon Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Tryon Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maury 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
82.3 mi · 34%
South Miami Boulevard
59.3 mi · 24%
John P East Memorial Highway
48.9 mi · 20%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 6%
West Marlboro Road
4.76 mi · 2%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Keep slight left

77 mi · 01h 24m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mebane
01h 54m from Maury
Leave By
9:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maury and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Maury and 126.9 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.93 one way or $57.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mebane

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mebane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.

RAIL

Burlington

15 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

34 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

51 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maury and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 184.37 mi (296.72 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maury

Maury is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4821100, -77.5860800
Altitude24
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: Maury Depot Street (-77.586058, 35.481795)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.75 L · about $28.93
Round trip
$57.87
17.3 gal · 65.5 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $28.93 $57.87
Mid-grade $3.80 $32.83 $65.65
Premium $4.23 $36.57 $73.14
Diesel $5.49 $47.45 $94.89

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Maury and Charlotte. The current time is 01:38:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.