How far is Spruce Pine, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Spruce Pine, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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 02h 05m.
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 Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spruce Pine and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spruce Pine and Charlotte.
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Start on Oak Avenue
14 m · 7 sec · Oak Avenue
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Turn left onto Altapass Highway
4.9 mi · 9 min · Altapass Highway
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Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road
705 ft · 22 sec · Peppers Creek Road
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Continue on Peppers Creek Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Peppers Creek Road
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Turn right
15.3 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit left
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321: Lenoir, Lincolnton, Hickory
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321 South: Lincolnton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 85 North: Charlotte
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
6.8 mi · 8 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
538 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
149 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 27 East: Downtown
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Freedom Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto West Morehead Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn left onto South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South 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 Spruce Pine and Charlotte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Peppers Creek Road
Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 00h 40m
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 leaving Spruce Pine and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spruce Pine to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Hildebran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Spruce Pine and 58.1 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spruce Pine and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Hildebran
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 Hildebran.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spruce Pine and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 83.51 mi (134.39 km).
#1 Spruce Pine
Town in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,126 |
| Coordinates | 35.9154000, -82.0645600 |
| Altitude | 780 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.11 | $46.23 |
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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