Origin
Weddington, NC
Evening in Weddington on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weddington, 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
26m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weddington, NC
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Charlotte, NC
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Trip Overview
Weddington, NC to Charlotte, NC is 15.9 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Providence Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward local drive connecting two points within North Carolina's Southeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience than a highway cruise.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Road | 13 mi | 21m |
| East Morehead Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Tryon Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Queens Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Weddington Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Providence Road
— 13 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weddington, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on this road
61 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NC 84
437 ft
·
12 sec
·
Weddington Road
3
Turn right onto NC 16
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Providence Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Queens Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on East Morehead Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Morehead Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto South Tryon Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tryon Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Arrive at destination
South Tryon Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — 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 84 / Weddington Road
Turn left onto NC 84 / Weddington Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 16 / Providence Road
Turn right onto NC 16 / Providence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
South Tryon Street
Turn right onto South Tryon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Charlotte, NC
Evening in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
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
3 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
26m 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway share, meaning you'll be on city streets and local thoroughfares the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13 miles along Providence Road. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way through the local landscape. The road's profile suggests a constant need for attention as you navigate from Weddington into Charlotte.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on Providence Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 84 / Weddington Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Weddington, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 84 / Weddington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 16 / Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (South Tryon Street): 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 26m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on Providence 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 84 / Weddington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 16 / Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (South Tryon 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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