Distance from New York City to Charlotte by Car and Plane

The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Charlotte (NC) is 532 miles or 855 kilometers or 462 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Charlotte is 623 miles (1003 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 91 miles or 148 km.

Flight distance from New York City, NY to Charlotte, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York City and Charlotte is 532 miles or 855 km.
The nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

What is the average flight time from New York City to Charlotte?

Flight time from New York City, NY to Charlotte, NC is 1 hours 13 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

New York City to Charlotte Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Charlotte, NC

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Charlotte, North Carolina is 623 miles or 1003 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Charlotte, NC is 623 miles or 1003 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Charlotte, North Carolina is approximately 623 miles (1003 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Charlotte, NC

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Charlotte, NC?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Charlotte take?
New York City and Charlotte are 12 hours 26 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 New York City and Charlotte

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Charlotte (NC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York CityCurrent local time in Charlotte
2025-12-22, 15:07:44 EST2025-12-22, 15:07:44 EST
How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Charlotte North Carolina, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Charlotte, NC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 623 mi 1003 km 541.01 nmi
Straight line distance 532 mi 855 km 462 nmi
Difference 91 mi 148 km 79 nmi

New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between New York City, NY and Charlotte, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 20 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 15 hours 40 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 13 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 12 hours 32 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 11 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 10 hours 26 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 9 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 8 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 50 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 22 minutes