Origin
Charlotte, NC
Late night in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, NC to Stanfield, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, NC
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Stanfield, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion within the Southeast, the 27.7-mile trip from Charlotte to Stanfield is a straightforward local drive. You can easily complete this journey in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting around $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs, as there are no scheduled stops required along the way. Since both locations are situated in North Carolina, you will remain within the same region throughout your travel. This route is ideal if you need a practical, no-fuss connection between these two points without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Road | 21.2 mi | 32m |
| US 74 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Love Chapel Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Tryon Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stanly Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Albemarle Road
— 21.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, NC and Stanfield, NC.
1
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 Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 27
21 mi
·
32 min
·
Albemarle Road
Toward NC 27 East
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto NC 200
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on NC 200
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
9
Turn right onto North Love Chapel Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Love Chapel Road
10
Turn right onto West Stanly Street
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Stanly Street
11
Arrive at destination
West Stanly Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 5th Street
Turn right onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
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
7
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
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NC 200 / South Central Avenue
Turn right onto NC 200 / South Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Stanfield, NC
Late night in Stanfield on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
23 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
43m 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 cruise, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. You will navigate your way out of Charlotte using East 5th Street before transitioning onto US 74 East and eventually Albemarle Road. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, the pace is dictated by traffic signals and turns rather than wide-open stretches of asphalt. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on city and suburban streets. The character of the road remains consistent, favoring local navigation over the monotony of a long-distance highway.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on Albemarle Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near East 5th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Charlotte, NC
Full guide →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.
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 43m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 21.2 miles on Albemarle Road. 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 Stanfield, 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: at 0.1 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stanfield, 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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