How far is Rose Hill, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Rose Hill, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rose Hill and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill and Charlotte.
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Start on North Sycamore Street
2298 ft · 56 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto West Charity Road
2432 ft · 1 min · West Charity Road
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Turn left onto Lake Tut Road
2175 ft · 34 sec · Lake Tut Road
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Continue on Wells Town Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Wells Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cornwallis Road
149 m · 19 sec · Cornwallis Road
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Turn left onto Butterball Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Butterball Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wallace Highway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Wallace Highway
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Continue on Tomahawk Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Tomahawk Highway
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Keep slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto Peanut Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Peanut Road
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto North Roberts Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Roberts Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham
2093 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
18.5 mi · 20 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
998 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East 6th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Tryon Street
918 ft · 20 sec · 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 Rose Hill 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
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rose Hill and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rose Hill to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
East Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Rose Hill and 103.3 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.00 one way or $56.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rose Hill and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg
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 East Laurinburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rose Hill and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 161.92 mi (260.58 km).
#1 Rose Hill
Human settlement in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 34.8282200, -78.0230400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $28.00 | $56.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.31 | $62.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
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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