Origin
Charlotte, NC
Morning in Charlotte on Monday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, NC to Hertford, NC
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
313.7 mi
505 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
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6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, NC
John Hill
Trip Overview
The drive from Charlotte, NC to Hertford, NC covers 313.7 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, I 40, Julius Chambers Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.20 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
156.8 miles from Charlotte, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 4m highway drive covering 313.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 80 miles on US 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 80 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.5 miles in near I 85.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 313.7 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 50.5 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
50.5 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
8
83.3 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29, US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 29, US 70
7
126 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
8
156.3 mi into trip
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~3h in
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SR 1728 / Wade Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728 / Wade Avenue toward Wade Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
7
169.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
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 I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
Towns Along This Route
Between Charlotte, NC and Hertford, NC, road signs point toward High Point, Wilson and Greenville.
High Point
50.5 mi in
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~1h 1m
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via I 85
Wilson
169.1 mi in
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~3h 17m
Greenville
169.1 mi in
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~3h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 80 mi | 1h 26m |
| I 40 | 67.1 mi | 1h 17m |
| Julius Chambers Highway | 45.4 mi | 51m |
| US 13 | 40 mi | 50m |
| I 85 | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| I 87 | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| I 440 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| US 17 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 80 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, NC and Hertford, NC.
1
Start on South Tryon Street
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Tryon Street
2
Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sugar Creek Road
3
Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Concord
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 85 North: Concord
4
Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
45 mi
·
51 min
·
Julius Chambers Highway
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
33 mi
·
35 min
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I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi
·
6 min
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US 29, US 70
7
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
42 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 40 East: Raleigh
9
Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wade Avenue
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
11
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
11 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
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I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
13
Merge slight right
17 mi
·
17 min
14
Keep slight left
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
15
Continue straight
40 mi
·
50 min
16
Continue straight
6.2 mi
·
8 min
17
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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South Church Street
18
Turn left onto West Grubb Street
180 ft
·
4 sec
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West Grubb Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.8 miles from Charlotte, NC, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.8 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hertford, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Charlotte, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 313.7 miles and 6h 4m.
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 US 64 for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.8 mi from Charlotte, NC · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 156.8 miles from Charlotte, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.
Arriving in Hertford, NC
The final approach into Hertford, 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 Hertford, 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
$50.20 one way
$100.41 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $54.70 | $109.40 |
| premium | $4.78 | $59.01 | $118.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.69 | $139.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.94 | $15.06 |
| Efficient EV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.45 | $12.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.5 | 1 | $43.92 | $20.08 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Hertford, NC
Morning in Hertford on Monday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
24 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
6h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Hertford, NC covers 313.7 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, I 40, Julius Chambers Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.8 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 $50.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 16 significant decision points across 313.7 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 50.5 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Charlotte, NC and Hertford, NC, road signs point toward High Point, Wilson and Greenville.
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