How far is Richlands, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Richlands, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richlands and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richlands and Charlotte.
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Start on Byrd Creek Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Byrd Creek Road
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Turn right onto Pigeon Roost Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pigeon Roost Road
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South NC Highway 226
6.5 mi · 9 min · South NC Highway 226
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Altapass Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Altapass Highway
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Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road
705 ft · 24 sec · Peppers Creek Road
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Continue on Peppers Creek Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road
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Turn right
15.3 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit left
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321: Lenoir, Lincolnton, Hickory
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321 South: Lincolnton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 85 North: Charlotte
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
6.8 mi · 8 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
538 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
149 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 27 East: Downtown
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Freedom Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto West Morehead Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn left onto South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South 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 Richlands and Charlotte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Peppers Creek Road
Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Richlands and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richlands to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Drexel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Richlands and 68.8 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Richlands and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Drexel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
City of Lenoir
Longview Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Drexel.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Spartanburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richlands and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 101.72 mi (163.7 km).
#1 Richlands
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,718 |
| Coordinates | 36.0865000, -82.3143000 |
| Altitude | 1056 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
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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