Distance from Charlotte to Atlanta by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Atlanta (GA) is 228 miles or 367 kilometers or 198 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Atlanta is 243 miles (392 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 15 miles or 25 km.

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and Atlanta is 228 miles or 367 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to Atlanta, is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to Atlanta?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA is 0 hours 31 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charlotte to Atlanta Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA
This map shows the distance from Charlotte, NC, Usa to Atlanta, GA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Charlotte, North Carolina to Atlanta, Georgia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Atlanta, Georgia is 243 miles or 392 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA is 243 miles or 392 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Atlanta, Georgia.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Atlanta, Georgia is approximately 243 miles (392 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 44 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Atlanta take?
Charlotte and Atlanta are 4 hours 44 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Charlotte and Atlanta

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Atlanta (GA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in Atlanta
2026-04-01, 10:56:53 EDT2026-04-01, 10:56:53 EDT
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Atlanta Georgia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 243 mi 392 km 211.02 nmi
Straight line distance 228 mi 367 km 198 nmi
Difference 15 mi 25 km 13 nmi

Charlotte Details

Charlotte is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 13' 37.5'' Longitude: W 80° 50' 35.3''
Latitude35.22709
Longitude-80.84313
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charlotte

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Atlanta Details

Atlanta is located in Georgia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 45' 46.5'' Longitude: W 84° 25' 21.6''
Latitude33.76291
Longitude-84.42267
StateGeorgia
Nearest airports to Atlanta

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 8 hours 9 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 6 hours 7 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 5 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 54 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 4 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 4 hours 4 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 3 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 52 minutes