Origin
Charlotte, NC
Afternoon in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, NC to Brogden, NC
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
190.2 mi
306 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, NC
John Hill
Brogden, NC
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
The drive from Charlotte, NC to Brogden, NC covers 190.2 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fayetteville Road, Fayetteville Outer Loop, Goldsboro Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on Fayetteville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
95.1 miles from Charlotte, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 190.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fayetteville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near US 74 / East Independence Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 190.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (US 74 / East Independence Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.7 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.5 miles (US 74 / Carroll M. Edwards Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 74 / East Independence Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / East Independence Boulevard toward US 74 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 74 East
9
13.7 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 255
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilm...
5
32.5 mi into trip
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~41m in
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US 74 / Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Merge onto US 74 / Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
64.2 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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US 74 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...
6
70.5 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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US 1 / Fayetteville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fayetteville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Charlotte, NC and Brogden, NC, road signs point toward Wilmington, Asheboro and Goldsboro.
Wilmington
13.7 mi in
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~19m
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via US 74 BYP
Asheboro
64.2 mi in
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~1h 27m
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via US 74 BUS
Goldsboro
141.7 mi in
|
~3h 6m
|
via US 13
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Road | 21.8 mi | 25m |
| Fayetteville Outer Loop | 21.7 mi | 24m |
| Goldsboro Highway | 18.8 mi | 26m |
| Monroe Expressway | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Plank Road | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| W. Cliff Martin Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Fayetteville Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Fayetteville Road
— 21.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, NC and Brogden, NC.
1
Start on South Tryon Street
488 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Tryon Street
2
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East 5th Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 5th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
5
Continue on US 74; NC 27
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 74; NC 27
Toward US 74 East: Independence Expressway
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
357 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
Toward US 74 East
7
Continue on US 74
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Independence Expressway
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Independence Boulevard
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on US 74
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Independence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
Exit 255
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 74
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Marshville Boulevard
13
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
14
Continue on US 74
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
16
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
17
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on US 74
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 74 BUS
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Green Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Addor Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Addor Road
23
Continue on Addor Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Addor Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ashemont Road
25
Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashemont Road
26
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
27
Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
28
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Army Road
29
Continue on Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
30
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
Use the none lane.
31
Turn left onto US 401
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on US 401
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 401
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Raeford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
34
Take the exit
113 ft
·
3 sec
35
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Exit 12
Toward I 295 North: Fort Bragg
36
Merge onto I 295
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Fayetteville Outer Loop
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on US 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Goldsboro Road
Toward US 13 North: Newton Grove, Goldsboro
Use the none lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Goldsboro Road
39
Continue on US 13
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Fayetteville Highway
40
Continue on US 13
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Newton Grove Highway
41
Continue on US 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Street
42
Enter roundabout onto US 13
310 ft
·
7 sec
·
Goldsboro Street
43
Continue on US 13
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Goldsboro Street
44
Continue on US 13
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Goldsboro Highway
45
Continue on Genoa Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Genoa Road
46
Turn right onto Old Mount Olive Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Mount Olive Highway
47
Turn left onto Royall Drive
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Royall Drive
48
Arrive at destination
Royall Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.1 miles from Charlotte, NC, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.1 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brogden, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Charlotte, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Charlotte, NC
This is one driving day of about 190.2 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charlotte, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Fayetteville Road for about 21.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.1 mi from Charlotte, NC · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.1 miles from Charlotte, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brogden, NC
The final approach into Brogden, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brogden, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.44 one way
$60.88 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.17 | $66.33 |
| premium | $4.78 | $35.78 | $71.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.26 | $84.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.97 | $9.13 |
| Efficient EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.64 | $7.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.63 | $12.17 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Brogden, NC
Afternoon in Brogden on Sunday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Charlotte, NC to Brogden, NC covers 190.2 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fayetteville Road, Fayetteville Outer Loop, Goldsboro Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.1 miles from Charlotte, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 190.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (US 74 / East Independence Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.7 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.5 miles (US 74 / Carroll M. Edwards Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Charlotte, NC and Brogden, NC, road signs point toward Wilmington, Asheboro and Goldsboro.
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