How far is Oak Island, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Oak Island, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Island and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Island and Charlotte.
-
1
Start on South Middleton Avenue
1405 ft · 36 sec · South Middleton Avenue
-
2
Continue on North Middleton Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Middleton Street
-
3
Turn left onto Southport-Supply Road Southeast
9 mi · 12 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast
-
4
Continue on Green Swamp Road Northwest
25.6 mi · 35 min · Green Swamp Road Northwest
-
5
Take the ramp left
1058 ft · 26 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
34.1 mi · 39 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
-
7
Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
-
8
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
-
11
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
-
12
Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
-
13
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
-
15
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
-
16
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
-
17
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
-
19
Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
-
20
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
-
21
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
998 ft · 26 sec
-
23
Continue on East 6th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street
-
24
Turn left onto North Tryon Street
918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Island and Charlotte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
34.1 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Island 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 Oak Island to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 103.5 miles from Oak Island and 129.7 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Island and Patchy Fog near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Maxton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maxton.
Dillon
Hamlet
Southern Pines
Fayetteville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Island and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 177.42 mi (285.53 km).
#1 Oak Island
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,735 |
| Coordinates | 33.9165600, -78.1611100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $32.60 | $65.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.32 | $78.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.29 | $92.57 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.