Origin
Stanfield, NC
Late night in Stanfield on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanfield, 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
42m
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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
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.
Stanfield, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Charlotte, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward commute from Stanfield to Charlotte, this 27.7-mile trip is a quick and manageable journey. You can expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Navigating through the Southeast, your route will take you along North Love Chapel Road, North Main Street, and South Central Avenue. With a modest fuel budget of just $4, this drive is highly economical for those traveling between these two North Carolina locations. It is a practical, no-nonsense route perfect for drivers who prefer local roads over highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 21 mi | 31m |
| East Independence Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Independence Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Love Chapel Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Tryon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 21 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanfield, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on West Stanly Street
5 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Stanly Street
2
Turn left onto North Love Chapel Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Love Chapel Road
3
Turn left onto NC 200
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on NC 200
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
5
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
21 mi
·
31 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 74; NC 27
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
7
Continue on US 74; NC 27
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 74; NC 27
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on East 6th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
11
Turn left onto North Tryon Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Tryon Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Tryon Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Love Chapel Road
Turn left onto North Love Chapel Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NC 200 / North Main Street
Turn left onto NC 200 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NC 24; NC 27 / West Main Street
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
27.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North Tryon Street
Turn left onto North Tryon Street
Navigation decision point
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
Charlotte, NC
Late night in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
3:45 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
42m 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 27.7-mile connection is a turn-heavy local drive that avoids highways entirely, maintaining a 0% highway share throughout the trip. Because you are staying off the interstates, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. The road transitions through a series of turns as you move from Stanfield into the heart of Charlotte. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, so stay alert as the road requires your full attention. It is a functional, winding route that offers a more personal look at the local landscape compared to a standard interstate trek.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 North Love Chapel Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m 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 (North Love Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NC 200 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
783 ft
545 ft
Total Climb
454 ft
Total Descent
297 ft
Highest Point
783 ft
~15.8 mi in
Elevation Range
238 ft
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 42m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 miles on West Main Street. 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 (North Love Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NC 200 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / West Main Street): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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