How far is Roseboro, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Roseboro, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.08 mi
03h 15m
Flight
133.33 mi
214.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.33 mi
Kilometers
214.58 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.08 mi
Kilometers
251.18 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Sun, May 31, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Roseboro
Sun, May 31, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseboro
2026-05-31T06:13
Arrive Charlotte
Sun, May 31, 9:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dobbins Heights
NC

Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Roseboro
76.3 mi
01h 37m
To Charlotte
79.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Roseboro Street

    46 m · 11 sec · East Roseboro Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North East Street

    1335 ft · 35 sec · North East Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roseboro Highway

    128 m · 7 sec · Roseboro Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    119 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roseboro Highway

    1880 ft · 29 sec · Roseboro Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Autry Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Clinton Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Clinton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    62 m · 4 sec · Hay Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 13 sec · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Raeford Road

    11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Ashemont Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  32. 32

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  38. 38

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  40. 40

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  42. 42

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseboro and Charlotte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
44 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 12%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 10%
Clinton Road
15.2 mi · 10%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 8%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 8%
Raeford Road
11 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21 mi · 00h 24m

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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dobbins Heights
01h 37m from Roseboro
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roseboro 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 Roseboro to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Dobbins Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Roseboro and 79.8 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roseboro and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Dobbins Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dobbins Heights, 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 Dobbins Heights.

RAIL

Hamlet

2 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

41 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

62 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

75 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseboro and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 133.33 mi (214.58 km).

Roseboro

#1 Roseboro

City in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,183
Coordinates34.9529500, -78.5086200
Altitude39
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: East Roseboro Street (-78.508732, 34.95322)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.65
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.83 $43.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.40 $48.81
Premium $4.78 $26.33 $52.65
Diesel $5.62 $30.99 $61.98

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseboro and Charlotte. The current time is 06:13:21.

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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.