Spanning 190.1 miles across North Carolina, your drive from Brogden to Charlotte is a straightforward journey that typically takes 4 hours and 11 minutes. This trip is perfectly manageable as a one-day excursion, though you should factor in roughly $30 for fuel costs to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast, you will utilize a combination of routes including US 1, US 13, and the Fayetteville Outer Loop. Because this is a mixed-drive profile, it offers a functional way to transit between these two points without the need for an overnight stay. Whether you are heading west for business or a quick getaway, the route provides a consistent pace that keeps your travel time predictable and efficient.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
95.1 miles from Brogden, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi
25m
US 1
21 mi
24m
US 13
19.9 mi
28m
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi
21m
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi
20m
Plank Road
13.1 mi
18m
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi
17m
Fayetteville Highway
9.2 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Fayetteville Outer Loop
— 21.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brogden, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on Royall Drive
79 ft·5 sec·Royall Drive
2
Turn right onto Old Mount Olive Highway
2.4 mi·3 min·Old Mount Olive Highway
3
Turn left onto Genoa Road
0.6 mi·59 sec·Genoa Road
4
Continue on US 13
20 mi·28 min·US 13
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 13
290 ft·7 sec·Fayetteville Street
6
Continue on US 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Fayetteville Street
7
Continue on US 13
7.8 mi·10 min·Newton Grove Highway
8
Merge onto US 13
9.2 mi·10 min·Fayetteville Highway
9
Continue on US 13
6.9 mi·8 min·Goldsboro Road
10
Turn left onto US 13
108 ft·2 sec·US 13
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Goldsboro Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 295
22 mi·25 min·Fayetteville Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·21 sec
Exit 12Toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
14
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·8 sec
Exit 12Toward US 401 South: RaefordUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 401
2.6 mi·3 min·South Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 401
0.7 mi·1 min·Fayetteville Road
17
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Wayside Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Plank Road
13 mi·18 min·Plank Road
19
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi·5 min·Army Road
20
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Ashemont Road
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Ashemont Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road
138 ft·2 sec·Ashemont Road
23
Continue on Ashemont Road
0.4 mi·45 sec·Ashemont Road
24
Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi·5 min·Addor Road
25
Turn left onto US 1
21 mi·24 min·US 1
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto East Green Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East Green Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 BUS
16 mi·20 min·Broad Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi·4 min·East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
30
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
6.5 mi·8 min·W. Cliff Martin Highway
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.3 mi·8 min·W. Cliff Martin Highway
32
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi·3 min·Carroll M. Edwards Highway
33
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi·5 min·East Marshville Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on US 74
0.4 mi·34 sec·Carroll M. Edwards Highway
35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP
18 mi·21 min·Monroe Expressway
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: CharlotteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Merge onto US 74
7.1 mi·9 min·Independence Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on US 74
5.4 mi·6 min·East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Continue on US 74; NC 27
0.4 mi·27 sec·East Independence Boulevard
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward Sixth Street, McDowell StreetUse the slight right lane.
40
Continue on East 6th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East 6th Street
41
Turn left onto North Tryon Street
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Tryon Street
42
Arrive at destination
South Tryon Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 190.1-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the drive and manage your energy levels. Since the trip is a manageable 4h 11m duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though hitting the road early helps you avoid potential congestion on the Fayetteville Outer Loop. Keep your $30 fuel budget in mind as you plan your stops, ensuring you fuel up while on the highway stretches to avoid searching for stations on slower, local roads. Because the route relies on a mix of US highways and loops, double-check your navigation before leaving to stay on top of the transition points between US 1 and US 13.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.1 miles from Brogden, NC, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.1 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlotte, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brogden, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brogden, NC
This is one driving day of about 190.1 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Brogden, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Fayetteville Outer Loop for about 21.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 47.6 and 189.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
47.6 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|US 13 / Goldsboro Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13 / Goldsboro Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
70.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
9
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 401 South: Raeford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 12
Toward US 401 South: Raeford
7
157.7 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
7
189.1 mi into trip|~4h 8m in
Take the exit toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.73 one way
$59.45 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$32.50
$65.01
premium
$4.70
$35.18
$70.37
diesel
$5.61
$41.97
$83.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57
0
$19.96
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.61
$12.17
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Brogden, NC
Late night
in Brogden on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Charlotte, NC
Late night
in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is only 34% highway. You will face a mix of different road types, shifting from local stretches to faster segments like the Fayetteville Outer Loop, where you will encounter your longest uninterrupted drive of 21.8 miles. The transition between these road classifications keeps the drive engaging, moving you away from the monotony of a purely interstate-focused trip. Navigating the connection between smaller roadways and major loops requires constant attention, so be prepared for changing speeds throughout your 4-hour journey. It is a practical drive that balances slower, regional road segments with the efficiency of modern loops.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on Fayetteville Outer Loop.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.6 miles in near US 13 / Goldsboro Road.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 190.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47.6 miles (US 13 / Goldsboro Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brogden, NC to Charlotte, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Fayetteville along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 190.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on Fayetteville Outer Loop. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.6 miles (US 13 / Goldsboro Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Charlotte, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
