Charlotte to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

805.8 miles 1296.8 km · straight line
971.3 miles actual route 1563.2 km · driving distance
18h 50min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Montreal?

The distance from Charlotte to Montreal is 805.8 miles (1296.8 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located NNE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 971.3 miles, taking about 18h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Charlotte is in North Carolina, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 50min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 36min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~24h 29min $117–$340* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Montreal

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM