How far is Siler City, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Siler City, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Siler City and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Siler City and Charlotte.
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Start on North 2nd Avenue
2707 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Greensboro Avenue
1261 ft · 39 sec · Greensboro Avenue
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on East Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive
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Turn slight right
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road
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Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
51.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 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 Siler City and Charlotte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Albemarle Road
Continue straight
51.6 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Cloudy leaving Siler City and 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 Siler City to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Siler City and 55.6 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Siler City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near New London
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 New London.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Siler City and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 84.93 mi (136.68 km).
#1 Siler City
Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,415 |
| Coordinates | 35.7234700, -79.4622400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.06 | $34.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.08 | $40.16 |
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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