Origin
Charlotte, NC
Morning in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, NC to Taylorsville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Taylorsville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Charlotte to Taylorsville, you can expect a manageable 61.3-mile trip that takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Since this is a straightforward route, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget about $10 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Navigating through local streets like West 4th Street, South Mint Street, and West Trade Street, you will transition out of the urban center and into the surrounding North Carolina landscape. This drive is ideal if you prefer a direct, local transit experience rather than navigating complex highway systems.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-77 North | 31.6 mi | 37m |
| Taylorsville Road | 14.4 mi | 19m |
| I 77 North | 6 mi | 7m |
| Garner Bagnal Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| NC 90 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Trade Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Adams Pond Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-77 North
— 31.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, NC and Taylorsville, NC.
1
Start on South Tryon Street
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Tryon Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn right onto South Mint Street
459 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Mint Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Trade Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Trade Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Toward I 77 North, US 21 North
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 77; US 21
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I-77 North
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 North
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 North
11
Continue on I 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77 North
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 77 North
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 77
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 49A
Toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
170 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn left onto US 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 64; NC 90
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Taylorsville Road
20
Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Pond Lane
21
Turn left onto NC 90
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 90
22
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
298 ft
·
17 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
23
Turn right onto West Main Avenue Drive
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Avenue Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Main Avenue Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Charlotte, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 39 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Mint Street
Turn right onto South Mint Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 77 / I 77 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 / I 77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49A
Toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.59 one way
$19.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.35 | $22.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Taylorsville, NC
Morning in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
22 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
1h 20m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% of this route comprised of highways, you will be navigating surface streets throughout the entirety of the 1 hour and 20-minute duration. The journey relies on city infrastructure rather than high-speed thoroughfares, shifting from urban streetscapes into local roads. Because there are no major highway stretches, the pace of the drive remains consistent and requires your full attention at intersections and turns. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over highway speed.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on I-77 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-77 North and Taylorsville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Mint Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.3 miles (South Mint Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 77 / I 77 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on I-77 North. 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 Taylorsville, 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 0.3 miles (South Mint Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 77 / I 77 North): 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 Taylorsville, 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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