How far is Mount Olive, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Mount Olive, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.09 mi
03h 17m
Flight
135.25 mi
217.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.25 mi
Kilometers
217.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.09 mi
Kilometers
273.73 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Olive
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Olive
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Charlotte
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Olive
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hamlet
NC

Small settlement in a rural area

From Mount Olive
76.6 mi
01h 38m
To Charlotte
93.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Olive Road

    97 m · 16 sec · Mount Olive Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    138 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    145 m · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    15.1 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Roberts Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Roberts Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    904 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham

    2093 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · American Indian Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Olive 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
31.8 mi · 19%
American Indian Highway
18.5 mi · 11%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 11%
Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
16.9 mi · 10%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 8%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

20.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlet
01h 38m from Mount Olive
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Olive and Chance Rain Showers near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Olive to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Hamlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Mount Olive and 93.5 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Olive and Chance Rain Showers near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlet

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

42 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

60 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

76 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olive and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 135.25 mi (217.67 km).

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#1 Mount Olive

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,661
Coordinates34.5882300, -78.5866800
Altitude34
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: Mount Olive Road (-78.586447, 34.588123)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.72 L · about $23.77
Round trip
$47.53
12 gal · 45.44 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.77 $47.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.57 $53.15
Premium $4.78 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.62 $33.74 $67.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Olive and Charlotte. The current time is 06:30:19.

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.