How far is South Rosemary, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from South Rosemary, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
227.16 mi
03h 43m
Flight
195.45 mi
314.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.45 mi
Kilometers
314.55 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.16 mi
Kilometers
365.58 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in South Rosemary
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Rosemary
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Charlotte
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Rosemary
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
Graham
NC

City in North Carolina

From South Rosemary
111.7 mi
01h 51m
To Charlotte
115.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Rosemary and Charlotte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Rosemary and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on South Penny Street

    854 ft · 43 sec · South Penny Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Karen Street

    124 m · 20 sec · Karen Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Zoo Road

    1161 ft · 27 sec · North Zoo Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    24 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    44.1 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    77 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Road

    750 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Tryon Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Tryon Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Rosemary and Charlotte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flemingtown Road
96.4 mi · 42%
I 85 Business South
82.3 mi · 36%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
30.3 mi · 13%
North Tryon Street
2.93 mi · 1%
West Sugar Creek Road
1.47 mi · 1%
North Church Street
0.67 mi
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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Graham
01h 51m from South Rosemary
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Rosemary and Chance Rain Showers near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Rosemary to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Graham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from South Rosemary and 115.5 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.73 one way or $63.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Rosemary and Chance Rain Showers near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Graham

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 Graham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 3.6 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 1 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 3.8 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 Graham.

RAIL

Burlington

4 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Durham

45 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

High Point

56 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Rosemary and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 195.45 mi (314.55 km).

South Rosemary

#1 South Rosemary

Township in Halifax County, North Carolina

Population2,836
Coordinates36.4515400, -77.6972000
Altitude68
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: South Penny Street (-77.69787, 36.451535)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.34 L · about $31.73
Round trip
$63.46
16.02 gal · 60.68 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.73 $63.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.48 $70.95
Premium $4.78 $38.27 $76.54
Diesel $5.62 $45.05 $90.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Rosemary and Charlotte. The current time is 05:45:14.

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.