How far is Ogden, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Ogden, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (296 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.59 mi
04h 06m
Flight
183.93 mi
296 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.93 mi
Kilometers
296 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.59 mi
Kilometers
369.49 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Ogden
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Charlotte
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden
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 Ogden
104.6 mi
02h 03m
To Charlotte
125 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1 km · 1 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bayshore Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bayshore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Military Cutoff Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Military Cutoff Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 140 West: Shallotte, Raleigh

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1969 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  14. 14

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ogden 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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
86.5 mi · 38%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 15%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 8%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
16.8 mi · 7%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 6%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 6%
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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
183.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxton
02h 03m from Ogden
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ogden and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 104.6 miles from Ogden and 125 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 183.9 miles (296 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ogden and Mostly 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 Ogden and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 183.93 mi (296 km).

Ogden

#1 Ogden

Place in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,766
Coordinates34.2723900, -77.8185900
Altitude14
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: (-77.818494, 34.272321)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.67 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.17
16.2 gal · 61.34 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.08 $64.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.87 $71.75
Premium $4.78 $38.70 $77.40
Diesel $5.62 $45.55 $91.11

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ogden and Charlotte. The current time is 00:24:34.

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.