How far is Plymouth, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Plymouth, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Charlotte.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
621 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
3104 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Highway 64 West
2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 West
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Continue on US Highway 64 West
17.7 mi · 24 min · US Highway 64 West
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
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Turn right onto Horton Road
2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road
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Take the ramp right
1943 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
77 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Road
750 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Church Street
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Continue on North Tryon Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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.
I 85 Business South
Keep slight left
77 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Plymouth and 149.1 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.48 one way or $80.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 234.37 mi (377.18 km).
#1 Plymouth
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,332 |
| Coordinates | 35.8668300, -76.7485600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $40.48 | $80.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $45.26 | $90.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $48.83 | $97.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $57.48 | $114.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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