Origin
Belmont, NC
Late night in Belmont on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmont, NC to Charlotte, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmont, NC
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Charlotte, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Belmont and Charlotte, this 13.1-mile connection is a straightforward local trip. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion. With no planned stops required and an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a highly economical route that keeps your travel budget minimal. You will stay entirely within the Southeast region as you travel from one North Carolina town to the next. Since the entire trip is local, you can easily complete it in a single outing without needing an overnight stay. It is the perfect choice for travelers who prefer efficiency and simplicity over long-distance transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Morrison Bridge | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Freedom Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Morehead Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Park Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Tryon Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Catawba Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Glenway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cameron Morrison Bridge
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on this road
121 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Glenway Street
355 ft
·
19 sec
·
Glenway Street
3
Turn right onto NC 7
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Catawba Street
4
Turn left onto NC 273
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 85 North
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 85
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
7
Continue on I 85
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 34
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
10
Continue on this road
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
Exit 34
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
11
Keep slight right at fork
451 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NC 27 East: Downtown
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto NC 27
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Freedom Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 29
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Morehead Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto South Tryon Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tryon Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
South Tryon Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glenway Street
Turn left onto Glenway Street
Navigation decision point
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
6
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 27 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward NC 27 East: Downtown
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Tryon Street
Turn left onto South Tryon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Charlotte, NC
Late night in Charlotte on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate your way across the Cameron Morrison Bridge, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 6.8 miles. The path relies on local infrastructure, specifically Freedom Drive and West Morehead Street, to guide you toward your destination. Because there is no highway share, you should prepare for a more involved driving experience that requires your full attention. The road's personality is defined by these technical, surface-level connections rather than a monotonous, straight-line cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Cameron Morrison Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Glenway Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Glenway Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Belmont, NC
Full guide →Founded 1895
Belmont is a suburban town west of the major city of Charlotte in U.S. State of North Carolina.
Arriving in Charlotte, NC
Full guide →“Hornet's Nest” · Founded 1768
Charlotte is an ambitious and rapidly growing city in the southern part of the Piedmont of North Carolina. It is also developing its fledgling tourist industry; its central core is one of the most visitor-friendly districts in the Carolinas. Charlotte's most popular attractions include the Carolina Panthers (NFL), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Ballet, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Mint Museum, Harvey B. Gantt Center, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Billy Graham Library, Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte Museum of History, Carowinds amusement park, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Top landmarks
- • Carowinds — amusement park in North and South Carolina
- • Dilworth — neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- • Elizabeth — neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Cameron Morrison Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Charlotte, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Glenway Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charlotte, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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