How far is Scotland Neck, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Scotland Neck, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (325 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scotland Neck and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scotland Neck and Charlotte.
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Start on East 11th Street
19 m · 5 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Roanoke Street
143 m · 17 sec · Roanoke Street
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Turn left onto East 12th Street
137 m · 20 sec · East 12th Street
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Continue on West 12th Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Thirteen Bridges Road
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Continue on Whitaker Street
2627 ft · 1 min · Whitaker Street
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Turn right onto Whitfield Street
1774 ft · 55 sec · Whitfield Street
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Turn straight onto Glenview Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Glenview Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp left
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
33.6 mi · 36 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 Scotland Neck and Charlotte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Scotland Neck and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scotland Neck to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.4 miles from Scotland Neck and 127.5 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.9 miles (325 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.09 one way or $70.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Scotland Neck and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Carrboro Town Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
Durham
Burlington
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scotland Neck and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 201.96 mi (325.03 km).
#1 Scotland Neck
Town in North Carolina (United States)
| Population | 1,810 |
| Coordinates | 36.1296000, -77.4202500 |
| 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: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $35.09 | $70.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.24 | $78.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.33 | $84.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.83 | $99.66 |
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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