How far is Saint Stephens, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Saint Stephens, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Stephens and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Stephens and Charlotte.
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Start on Kool Park Mhp
76 m · 13 sec · Kool Park Mhp
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Turn right onto Kool Park Road Northeast
1290 ft · 29 sec · Kool Park Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Springs Road Northeast
1190 ft · 31 sec · Springs Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Section House Road Northeast
3.3 mi · 8 min · Section House Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East
2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto NC 16
30.2 mi · 39 min · NC 16
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Keep slight right to continue on Brookshire Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Boulevard
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Continue on Brookshire Freeway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
709 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on West 11th Street
140 m · 14 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
3010 ft · 1 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 Saint Stephens and Charlotte.
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.
NC 16
Turn left onto NC 16
30.2 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Stephens and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Stephens to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Saint Stephens and 27.9 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Stephens and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Stephens and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 44.32 mi (71.33 km).
#1 Saint Stephens
Town in Alabama, USA
| Population | 8,759 |
| Coordinates | 35.7645800, -81.2731400 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
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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