How far is Seven Lakes, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Seven Lakes, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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 51m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seven Lakes and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seven Lakes and Charlotte.
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Start on the route
703 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Shenandoah Road
2484 ft · 2 min · East Shenandoah Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
111 m · 24 sec · Dogwood Lane
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Turn right onto Seven Lakes Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Seven Lakes Drive
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Turn right onto NC 211 Highway
10.4 mi · 16 min · NC 211 Highway
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Continue on Pack House Road
2118 ft · 39 sec · Pack House Road
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Turn slight left
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Candor-Troy Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road
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Continue on Troy Candor Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road
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Take the ramp left toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West
632 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Troy Bypass
13.4 mi · 18 min · Troy Bypass
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Continue on Albemarle Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road
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Turn left
37.9 mi · 57 min
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
558 ft · 7 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 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 Seven Lakes and Charlotte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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37.9 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seven Lakes and Mostly Sunny 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 Seven Lakes to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Albemarle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Seven Lakes and 43 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seven Lakes and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Albemarle
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 Albemarle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seven Lakes and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 72.23 mi (116.25 km).
#1 Seven Lakes
Township in Moore County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,888 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784900, -79.5644800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.24 | $26.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.29 | $28.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.82 | $33.63 |
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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