Charlotte to Laurel, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

346.3 miles 557.3 km · straight line
417.3 miles actual route 671.5 km · driving distance
8h 6min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Laurel, Maryland?

The distance from Charlotte to Laurel, Maryland is 346.3 miles (557.3 km) as the crow flies. Laurel, Maryland is located NE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.3 miles, taking about 8h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Laurel, Maryland in Maryland.

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. 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 Laurel, Maryland. 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 Laurel, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 6min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 43min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 42min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Laurel, Maryland

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
Laurel, Maryland
39.10°N, 76.85°W
America/New_York
51m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM