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Driving roads near Charlotte

4 great driving roads within 100 miles of Charlotte, hand-picked and fact-checked. The closest is Devil’s Whip, 76 miles out. Distances are straight-line, so drive times will vary.

Satellite map of The Diamondback The Diamondback12 mi · 28 min · 1,082 m summitView the roadbook ›

The roads, closest first

Satellite map of Devil's Whip, USA – East

Devil's Whip

NC 80USA – East

18 mi · 43 min · 1,037 m summit· 76 mi away

Satellite map of Blue Ridge Parkway Linn Cove, USA – East

Blue Ridge Parkway Linn Cove

USA – East

8 mi · 16 min · 1,396 m summit· 80 mi away

Satellite map of Mount Mitchell Summit Road, USA – East

Mount Mitchell Summit Road

NC 128USA – East

2 mi · 3 min · 1,952 m summit· 88 mi away

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Driving near Charlotte: common questions

What is the best driving road near Charlotte?
The Diamondback, about 79 miles from Charlotte as the crow flies. Twelve miles of relentless switchbacks dropping off the ridge at Little Switzerland.
How many great driving roads are within 100 miles of Charlotte?
4 of the roads in our catalogue pass within 100 miles of Charlotte, every one mapped from real road geometry and fact-checked.
What is the closest great driving road to Charlotte?
Devil’s Whip, about 76 miles away. A relentless 12-mile, 160-curve climb on NC 80 from US 70 up to the Blue Ridge Parkway below Mount Mitchell.