Charlotte to Hartford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

631.3 miles 1016 km · straight line
737.2 miles actual route 1186.4 km · driving distance
14h 46min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Hartford?

The distance from Charlotte to Hartford is 631.3 miles (1016 km) as the crow flies. Hartford is located NE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 737.2 miles, taking about 14h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Hartford in Connecticut.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte and Hartford. 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 Hartford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 46min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 43min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 12min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Hartford

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM