Distance from Charlotte to Richmond by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Richmond (VA) is 248 miles or 399 kilometers or 215 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Richmond is 290 miles (468 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 42 miles or 69 km.

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and Richmond is 248 miles or 399 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to Richmond, is Richmond International Airport (RIC).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to Richmond?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA is 0 hours 34 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charlotte to Richmond Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia is 290 miles or 468 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA is 290 miles or 468 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Richmond, Virginia.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia is approximately 290 miles (468 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 33 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Richmond take?
Charlotte and Richmond are 5 hours 33 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 Richmond

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Richmond (VA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in Richmond
2025-12-19, 04:29:46 EST2025-12-19, 04:29:46 EST
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Richmond Virginia, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 290 mi 468 km 251.84 nmi
Straight line distance 248 mi 399 km 215 nmi
Difference 42 mi 69 km 36 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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Richmond Details

Richmond is located in Virginia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 33' 13.5'' Longitude: W 77° 27' 36.9''
Latitude37.55376
Longitude-77.46026
StateVirginia
Nearest airports to Richmond

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 9 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 7 hours 18 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 6 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 5 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 5 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 4 hours 52 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 4 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 39 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 26 minutes