How far is Myrtle Grove, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Myrtle Grove, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
222.85 mi
04h 05m
Flight
184.41 mi
296.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.41 mi
Kilometers
296.78 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.85 mi
Kilometers
358.64 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Fri, Apr 10, 2:33 PM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Grove
Fri, Apr 10, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Grove
2026-04-10T10:27
Arrive Charlotte
Fri, Apr 10, 2:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Grove
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
Maxton
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Myrtle Grove
92.2 mi
02h 02m
To Charlotte
130.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Grove and Charlotte.

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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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxton
02h 02m from Myrtle Grove
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Myrtle Grove and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Grove to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Maxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Myrtle Grove and 130.7 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.13 one way or $62.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Myrtle Grove and Sunny near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Maxton

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

35 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

55 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Grove and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 184.41 mi (296.78 km).

Myrtle Grove

#1 Myrtle Grove

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population8,875
Coordinates34.1346200, -77.8816500
Altitude8
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: Piner Road (-77.881651, 34.134618)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.77 L · about $31.13
Round trip
$62.27
15.72 gal · 59.54 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.13 $62.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.81 $69.62
Premium $4.78 $37.56 $75.11
Diesel $5.62 $44.20 $88.41

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Grove and Charlotte. The current time is 10:27:43.

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.