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Driving roads near Charlotte
5 great driving roads within 100 miles of Charlotte. The closest is Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, 47 miles out. Distances are straight-line, so drive times will vary.
The roads, closest first
The Diamondback12 mi · 28 min · 1,056 m summitView the roadbook ›
Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway
Devil’s Whip
Blue Ridge Parkway Linn Cove
Mount Mitchell Summit Road
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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?
5 of the roads in our catalogue pass within 100 miles of Charlotte, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.
What is the closest great driving road to Charlotte?
Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, about 47 miles away. SC 11 runs about 120 miles along the foot of the Blue Ridge from Lake Hartwell State Park to Gaffney, a National Scenic Byway past lakes, waterfalls and views of Table Rock, Caesars Head and Sassafras Mountain.