How far is Weldon, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Weldon, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
232.59 mi
03h 53m
Flight
199.92 mi
321.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.92 mi
Kilometers
321.74 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.59 mi
Kilometers
374.31 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in Weldon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weldon
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weldon
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 Weldon
114.3 mi
01h 56m
To Charlotte
118.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    130 m · 17 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on West 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Littleton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    44.1 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    77 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Road

    750 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Tryon Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Tryon Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weldon 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flemingtown Road
96.4 mi · 41%
I 85 Business South
82.3 mi · 35%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
32.4 mi · 14%
East Littleton Road
2.94 mi · 1%
North Tryon Street
2.93 mi · 1%
West Sugar Creek Road
1.47 mi · 1%
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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
199.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
01h 56m from Weldon
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weldon and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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 114.3 miles from Weldon and 118.2 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weldon and 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 5.8 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 3.6 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 6 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 Weldon and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 199.92 mi (321.74 km).

Weldon

#1 Weldon

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates36.4271000, -77.5955300
Altitude22
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 2nd Street (-77.595572, 36.427038)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.07 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.04
16.42 gal · 62.14 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.52 $65.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.36 $72.72
Premium $4.78 $39.23 $78.45
Diesel $5.62 $46.17 $92.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Weldon and Charlotte. The current time is 05:19:09.

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.