Charlotte to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

694.9 miles 1118.4 km · straight line
830.9 miles actual route 1337.2 km · driving distance
16h 44min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from New Bedford?

The distance from Charlotte to New Bedford is 694.9 miles (1118.4 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located NE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 830.9 miles, taking about 16h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and New Bedford in Massachusetts.

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. 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 New Bedford. 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 New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 44min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 5min $66–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 45min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM