How far is Moyock, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Moyock, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 345.7 miles (556.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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
345.67 mi
05h 35m
Flight
276.09 mi
444.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.09 mi
Kilometers
444.32 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.67 mi
Kilometers
556.3 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Moyock
Thu, Apr 16, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moyock
2026-04-15T21:20
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moyock
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
Stem
NC

Town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States

From Moyock
159.6 mi
02h 47m
To Charlotte
186 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Caratoke Highway

    1370 ft · 32 sec · Caratoke Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mills Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Mills Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Swamp Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Old Swamp Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Bunker Hill Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 343 South

    3149 ft · 1 min · NC Highway 343 South

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    573 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1569 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Jackson Bypass Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2856 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Highway

    719 ft · 26 sec · Old Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Sycamore Street

    598 ft · 22 sec · Sycamore Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    697 ft · 27 sec · East 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    107 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Littleton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    44.1 mi · 49 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  35. 35

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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    77 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Road

    750 ft · 26 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Tryon Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  40. 40

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  41. 41

    Continue on North Tryon Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flemingtown Road
96.4 mi · 28%
I 85 Business South
82.3 mi · 24%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
32.4 mi · 9%
Jackson Bypass Road
10.6 mi · 3%
South Mills Road
4.87 mi · 1%
Old Swamp Road
4.66 mi · 1%
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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
276.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stem
02h 47m from Moyock
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moyock and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 345.7 miles (556.3 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Stem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Moyock and 186 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.32 one way or $96.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stem

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

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

RAIL

Durham

28 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

45 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

46 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

48 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moyock and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 276.09 mi (444.32 km).

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#1 Moyock

Township in Currituck County, North Carolina

Population3,759
Coordinates36.5246000, -76.1782700
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 168 (-76.178172, 36.524672)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.2 gal
46.17 L · about $48.32
Round trip
$96.65
24.4 gal · 92.34 L
Estimated CO2
108.4 kg one way
Round trip: 216.8 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $48.32 $96.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $54.03 $108.07
Premium $4.78 $58.29 $116.58
Diesel $5.62 $68.61 $137.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Moyock and Charlotte. The current time is 21:20:24.

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.