Charlotte to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

754.3 miles 1213.9 km · straight line
914.7 miles actual route 1472.1 km · driving distance
17h 38min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Charlotte to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 754.3 miles (1213.9 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NNE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 914.7 miles, taking about 17h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Charlotte is in North Carolina, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 38min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 10min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~22h 55min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM