Origin
Midway, NC
Morning in Midway on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, 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
1h 14m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Charlotte, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 57.7-mile drive from Midway to Charlotte, North Carolina, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it primarily utilizes I-77 South and US 64. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this route is an economical option for a quick transit. The drive focuses on efficient travel through the Southeast region, making it a practical choice for those needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as this is a very manageable distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| US 64 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| I-77 South | 12.8 mi | 15m |
| I 77 South | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Garner Bagnal Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Brookshire Freeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Tryon Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 19.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on Kerley Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kerley Road
2
Turn right onto Hepler Road
469 ft
·
25 sec
·
Hepler Road
3
Turn left onto Millersville Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Millersville Road
4
Turn left onto US 64
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 64
5
Continue on US 64; NC 90
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 64; NC 90
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 77
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I-77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 77
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 77
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-77 South
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I-77 South
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 South
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 11B-A
Toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 11A
Toward I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 277; NC 16
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookshire Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 3B
Toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on West 11th Street
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 11th Street
22
Turn right onto North Tryon Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tryon Street
23
Arrive at destination
South Tryon Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 28.8 miles from Midway, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 32.7 and 56.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 South
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11B-A
Toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
9
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 11A
Toward I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Fre...
8
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon 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.
Exit 3B
Toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon St...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
6:15 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
5 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 14m 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 highway-focused experience for 88% of this 57.7-mile trip. The majority of your travel will be on I-77 South, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.7 miles on I-77, allowing for a good period of steady driving. While primarily interstate, you'll transition through sections of US 64, which might offer a slightly different feel before rejoining the main highway. Overall, the personality of this drive is efficient and direct, minimizing detours.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.7 miles in near I 77.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 32.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on I 77. 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 Charlotte, 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 32.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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