How far is Warsaw, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Warsaw, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.68 mi
03h 43m
Flight
156.33 mi
251.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.33 mi
Kilometers
251.59 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.68 mi
Kilometers
303.65 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Sat, May 2, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Warsaw
Sat, May 2, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-05-02T04:19
Arrive Charlotte
Sat, May 2, 8:02 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
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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
Five Points
NC

Township in Hoke County, North Carolina

From Warsaw
96.4 mi
01h 51m
To Charlotte
92.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Warsaw Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Goldsboro as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    19 m · 9 sec · South Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West College Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West College Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 50, NC 55: Newton Grove

    1455 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Harnett-Dunn Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Warren Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Warren Mill Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Warren Mill Road

    2799 ft · 44 sec · Warren Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Newton Grove Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Newton Grove Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Fayetteville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Goldsboro Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    33 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Goldsboro Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville

    1611 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford

    106 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Raeford Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Ashemont Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  33. 33

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  39. 39

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  40. 40

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  41. 41

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warsaw 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
45 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West College Street
25.5 mi · 14%
Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi · 12%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 10%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 8%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 7%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West College Street

Merge slight left

22.8 mi · 00h 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 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Points
01h 51m from Warsaw
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Warsaw and Rain Showers Likely near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warsaw to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 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?

Five Points is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Warsaw and 92.3 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Warsaw and Rain Showers Likely near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Five Points

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Five Points, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Five Points.

RAIL

Southern Pines

18 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

34 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

44 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

67 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 156.33 mi (251.59 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,084
Coordinates34.9993300, -78.0911000
Altitude47
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: East College Street (-78.091145, 34.999458)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.2 L · about $26.38
Round trip
$52.76
13.32 gal · 50.4 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.38 $52.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.50 $58.99
Premium $4.78 $31.82 $63.64
Diesel $5.62 $37.46 $74.91

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Warsaw and Charlotte. The current time is 04:19:28.

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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.