Origin
Midland, NC
Late night in Midland on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midland, NC to Charlotte, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Charlotte, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the rural charm of Midland to the urban hub of Charlotte, this 23.3-mile journey is your most direct path. You can expect to complete the drive in roughly 35 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating primarily via NC 24, the East Independence Expressway, and US 601, you will remain within the Southeast region throughout the entire transit. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, this is a highly economical commute. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense route that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing, perfect for travelers who need to reach the city quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 24 | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| East Independence Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| US 601 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Independence Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Barberry Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Tryon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 24
— 16.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Turn left onto Barberry Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Barberry Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 601
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 601
4
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
17 mi
·
24 min
·
NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 74; NC 27
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
6
Continue on US 74; NC 27
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 74; NC 27
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on East 6th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
10
Turn left onto North Tryon Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Tryon Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Tryon Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Barberry Avenue
Turn left onto Barberry Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 601
Turn right onto US 601
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NC 24; NC 27
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
3
23.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North Tryon Street
Turn left onto North Tryon Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
35m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will experience a significant 16.5-mile stretch along NC 24, which serves as the primary backbone of your transit. The experience is defined by consistent, fast-moving traffic rather than winding local backroads or scenic detours. As you transition from the smaller roads of Midland onto the East Independence Expressway, the character of the drive shifts from local transit to a more intense urban highway environment. Expect a steady, predictable pace behind the wheel that gets you to your destination with minimal interruptions.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on NC 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 24 and East Independence Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Barberry Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Barberry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 601): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 35m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on NC 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Barberry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 601): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here.
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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