Driving from Toronto to Charlotte
Charlotte lies 951 km (591 mi) south of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 1,160 km (721 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Toronto | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 911,311 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | M5A | 28201–28299 |
What changes when you arrive in Charlotte
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Toronto to Charlotte
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Staying in Charlotte
Our booking partner lists 685 places to stay in Charlotte. Of the 478 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (266), and 4 are five-star. Across 215 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 156,896 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Charlotte
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Common questions
How far is Charlotte from Toronto?
951 km (591 mi) in a straight line, south of Toronto; by road roughly 1,160 km (721 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Charlotte by car?
About 12 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Charlotte?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Charlotte?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Charlotte?
Our booking partner lists 685 places to stay in Charlotte, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.