Charlotte to Florence, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

387.8 miles 624.1 km · straight line
506.3 miles actual route 814.8 km · driving distance
9h 43min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Florence, Alabama?

The distance from Charlotte to Florence, Alabama is 387.8 miles (624.1 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Alabama is located W of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506.3 miles, taking about 9h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Florence, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte and Florence, Alabama. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Florence, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 43min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 40min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 14min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Florence, Alabama

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM