How far is Northchase, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Northchase, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
223.28 mi
04h 03m
Flight
179.9 mi
289.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.9 mi
Kilometers
289.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.28 mi
Kilometers
359.34 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Mon, May 25, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Northchase
Mon, May 25, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northchase
2026-05-25T15:27
Arrive Charlotte
Mon, May 25, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northchase
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 Northchase
103.1 mi
02h 01m
To Charlotte
120.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chase Apartments

    719 ft · 36 sec · North Chase Apartments

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Enterprise Drive

    664 ft · 35 sec · Enterprise Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trademark Drive

    780 ft · 36 sec · Trademark Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North College Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North College Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Castle Hayne Road

    615 ft · 10 sec · Castle Hayne Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Castle Hayne Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Castle Hayne Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1969 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · 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 Northchase 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
86.5 mi · 39%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 15%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 8%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 6%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 6%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

54.7 mi · 01h 07m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxton
02h 01m from Northchase
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Northchase and Patchy Fog near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 103.1 miles from Northchase and 120.2 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.21 one way or $62.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Northchase and Patchy Fog 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 Northchase and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 179.9 mi (289.52 km).

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#1 Northchase

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population3,747
Coordinates34.3078200, -77.8774900
Altitude-
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: North Chase Apartments (-77.877353, 34.307853)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.83 L · about $31.21
Round trip
$62.43
15.76 gal · 59.66 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.21 $62.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.90 $69.80
Premium $4.78 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.62 $44.32 $88.63

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Northchase and Charlotte. The current time is 15:27:47.

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.