How far is Snow Hill, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Snow Hill, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 239.5 miles (385.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.45 mi
03h 46m
Flight
178.89 mi
287.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.89 mi
Kilometers
287.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.45 mi
Kilometers
385.36 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 PM EDT
Return by in Snow Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snow Hill
2026-04-18T12:30
Arrive Charlotte
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snow Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Haw River
NC

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

From Snow Hill
115.5 mi
01h 53m
To Charlotte
124 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snow Hill and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on West Harper Street

    86 m · 15 sec · West Harper Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kingold Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Kingold Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 58 North

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 58 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Moyton Avenue

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Moyton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    77 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Road

    750 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Tryon Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Tryon Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
82.3 mi · 34%
South Miami Boulevard
59.3 mi · 25%
Moyton Avenue
41 mi · 17%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 6%
Highway 58 North
13.4 mi · 6%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
178.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
01h 53m from Snow Hill
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Snow Hill 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 Snow Hill to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 239.5 miles (385.4 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Snow Hill and 124 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Snow Hill and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haw River.

RAIL

Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snow Hill and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 178.89 mi (287.89 km).

Snow Hill

#1 Snow Hill

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,483
Coordinates35.4515500, -77.6810900
Altitude27
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: West Harper Street (-77.68074, 35.451005)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
31.98 L · about $33.47
Round trip
$66.94
16.9 gal · 63.96 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.47 $66.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.78 $40.37 $80.75
Diesel $5.62 $47.52 $95.05

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Snow Hill and Charlotte. The current time is 12:30:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.