How far is Southmont, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Southmont, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southmont and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southmont and Charlotte.
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Start on the route
20 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto West Holloway Church Road
675 ft · 30 sec · West Holloway Church Road
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Turn right onto Linwood-Southmont Road
7.5 mi · 12 min · Linwood-Southmont Road
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Continue on Old Linwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Linwood Road
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Turn straight onto Hargrave Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hargrave Road
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Take the ramp left
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 51 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 Southmont 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.
Hargrave Road
Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Southmont and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southmont to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Southmont and 32.4 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Southmont and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
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 China Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southmont and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 44.49 mi (71.6 km).
#1 Southmont
Southmont is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6679200, -80.2670000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $3.27 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
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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