Charlotte, NC to Broadway, NC is 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 50m via Albemarle Road and NC 24, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. It's a good option if you're looking for a relatively short trip between two points in the state without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Charlotte, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Albemarle Road
43.8 mi
1h 4m
NC 24
28.7 mi
40m
US 15
10.3 mi
14m
Troy Road
9.2 mi
12m
NC 22
4.2 mi
6m
Broadway Road
4.2 mi
6m
US 74
3.5 mi
4m
Tramway Road
3.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Albemarle Road
— 43.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, NC and Broadway, NC.
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Start on South Tryon Street
488 ft·14 sec·South Tryon Street
2
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi·53 sec·East 5th Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi·56 sec·East 5th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
5
Continue on US 74; NC 27
3.5 mi·4 min·US 74; NC 27
Toward US 74 East: Independence ExpresswayUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 27
38 mi·57 min·Albemarle Road
Toward NC 27 EastUse the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
0.4 mi·38 sec·Albemarle Road
8
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
129 ft·1 sec·Albemarle Road
9
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
5.3 mi·6 min·Albemarle Road
10
Continue on NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
9.2 mi·12 min·Troy Road
11
Continue on NC 24; NC 27; NC 109
29 mi·40 min·NC 24; NC 27; NC 109
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
4.2 mi·6 min·NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
13
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
340 ft·7 sec·Monroe Street
14
Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
1.4 mi·2 min·Monroe Street
15
Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
10 mi·14 min·US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
16
Turn left onto US 1; US 15; US 501
2.4 mi·3 min·Jefferson Davis Highway
17
Turn right onto NC 78
3.4 mi·5 min·Tramway Road
18
Continue on NC 78
1.6 mi·4 min·West Main Street
19
Continue on NC 42
4.2 mi·6 min·Broadway Road
20
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this trip is under 3 hours and easily doable in a single day, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Broadway with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick break or bypass it altogether. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially with the estimated $18 cost, and consider filling up before leaving Charlotte. Pay attention to the transition from highway to NC 24, as this is where the driving environment will change most noticeably.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.5 miles from Charlotte, NC, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.8 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 25 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broadway, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC
This is one driving day of about 114.9 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Charlotte, 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 Albemarle Road for about 43.8 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 90.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|East 5th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto East 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
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4.6 mi into trip|~7m in|NC 27 / Albemarle Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 27 / Albemarle Road toward NC 27 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Toward NC 27 East
4
43 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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90.5 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / Monroe Street
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / Monroe Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.28 one way
$36.55 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$19.93
$39.85
premium
$4.78
$21.62
$43.24
diesel
$5.35
$24.20
$48.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.5
0
$12.06
$5.52
Efficient EV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.60
EV Truck/SUV
46
0
$16.09
$7.35
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 May 15, 2026
Origin
Charlotte, NC
Afternoon
in Charlotte on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Broadway, NC
Afternoon
in Broadway on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Norwood, NC
57 mi in
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
42 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 41% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads before transitioning to surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on Albemarle Road covers 43.8 miles, indicating a significant segment where you'll likely see more consistent speeds. Expect a shift from more developed exit environments to less frequent stops as you progress. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for a change in road type and driving conditions.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.8 mi on Albemarle Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East 5th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (NC 27 / Albemarle Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 114.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.8 miles on Albemarle Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (NC 27 / Albemarle Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broadway, NC before heading back.
