How far is Navassa, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Navassa, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
210.28 mi
03h 50m
Flight
174.43 mi
280.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.43 mi
Kilometers
280.71 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.28 mi
Kilometers
338.41 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Wed, May 13, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in Navassa
Thu, May 14, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Navassa
2026-05-13T17:39
Arrive Charlotte
Wed, May 13, 9:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Navassa
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
East Laurinburg
NC

Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Navassa
96.6 mi
01h 55m
To Charlotte
113.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1245 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Mill Road Northeast

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Old Mill Road Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Road Northeast

    44 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Village Road

    944 ft · 19 sec · Village Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Leland School Road Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Leland School Road Northeast

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Misery Road Northeast

    1692 ft · 27 sec · Mount Misery Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  15. 15

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Navassa 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
87.6 mi · 42%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 16%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 9%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 7%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 6%
Independence Boulevard
7.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

55.9 mi · 01h 08m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Laurinburg
01h 55m from Navassa
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Navassa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

East Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Navassa and 113.8 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Navassa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Dillon

40 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Southern Pines

45 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

60 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Navassa and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 174.43 mi (280.71 km).

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#1 Navassa

Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,534
Coordinates34.2554500, -78.0074900
Altitude6
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: Main Street (-78.007488, 34.255572)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.09 L · about $29.39
Round trip
$58.78
14.84 gal · 56.18 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.39 $58.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.86 $65.73
Premium $4.78 $35.45 $70.91
Diesel $5.62 $41.73 $83.46

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Navassa and Charlotte. The current time is 17:39:58.

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.