Origin
Mint Hill, NC
Late night in Mint Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mint Hill, 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
20m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mint Hill, NC
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Charlotte, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute from Mint Hill to Charlotte, you are looking at a brief 12.8-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 20 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is straightforward, as you will likely spend only $2 on fuel for the entire distance. You will primarily navigate via Lawyers Road, East Independence Expressway, and Albemarle Road as you head toward the city center. Because both locations are situated within the Southeast region, you will experience a familiar, suburban-to-urban transition throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East Independence Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Albemarle Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Matthews-Mint Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Independence Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Tryon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Tryon Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lawyers Road
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mint Hill, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on this road
128 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto NC 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Matthews-Mint Hill Road
3
Turn right onto Lawyers Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Lawyers Road
4
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Albemarle Road
Use the left 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 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 51 / Matthews-Mint Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto NC 51 / Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lawyers Road
Turn right onto Lawyers Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NC 24; NC 27 / Albemarle Road
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27 / Albemarle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Tryon Street
Turn left onto North Tryon Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
3:49 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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend about 25% of your time on highways, the majority of the route consists of local roads that require frequent navigation. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is just 4.5 miles along Lawyers Road, so you will be shifting gears and adjusting your speed often. The character of the road changes noticeably as you move from the quieter streets of Mint Hill into the more structured flow of the East Independence Expressway. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Only 25% 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: 4.5 mi on Lawyers Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 51 / Matthews-Mint Hill Road.
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 20m 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: near the start (NC 51 / Matthews-Mint Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Lawyers Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / Albemarle Road): 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 20m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Lawyers Road. 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: near the start (NC 51 / Matthews-Mint Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Lawyers Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / Albemarle Road): 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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