Best way from Raleigh to Charlotte fourth of July weekend? (Greensboro: live, airport)

[somuchbetter]

Hey all! I know this is a simple mapquest question, but upon looking at a map I see that US-64 is a more straight route, and also avoids Greensboro.

I am picking someone up from the Charlotte airport on the Friday, July 3rd, so this is why I worry, because I have to be back to Raleigh that night for work!

About how long does it take (realistically) from downtown Raleigh to the Charlotte airport? Google map says almost 3 hours, but my friend told me 2.

Thanks!

[Sayantsi]

Almost 3 hours. And take the interstate - its faster than 64.

[rnc2mbfl]

I went to Ikea from DT Raleigh a while back and it took me about 2 hours 15 minutes. I am guessing that it's at least another 15 minutes to the airport.
Not to worry about Greensboro, I-40 goes around it and you don't even feel like you are anywhere near it.

[DaBears]

it takes me bout 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 to get to my parents from tryon/gorman area & parents live(close to matthews) beyond the charlotte airport...so would not be that long...and also 85 has been open for awhile so you bypass greensboro ...

[sowk09]

It takes me 2.5 hours to get to Charlotte when I pass through from DT Raleigh (I go a max of 5 miles above the speed limit). Expect traffic to be a little heavier since it's a holiday weekend.

[somuchbetter]

I also go about 5-8 mph above the speed limit (lead foot) also. Thanks all, I appreciate the advice!