Origin
Charlotte, NC
Night in Charlotte on Friday
Local time
11:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, NC to Wingate, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, NC
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Wingate, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Charlotte, NC to Wingate, NC covers 30.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monroe Expressway, Independence Boulevard, US 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Monroe Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 30.4 miles, with most of the trip on Monroe Expressway and Independence Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on Monroe Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monroe Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Monroe Expressway and Independence Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East 5th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (US 74 / East Independence Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East 5th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto East 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
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
|
~19m in
|
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...
8
29 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Wingate, Austin Chaney Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 270
Toward Wingate, Austin Chaney Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Charlotte, NC to Wingate, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.
Wilmington
13.7 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 74 BYP
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Expressway | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| Independence Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| US 74 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Independence Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Independence Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Austin Chaney Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Monroe Expressway
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, NC and Wingate, 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 straight / right lanes.
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 straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Independence Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Monroe Expressway
Exit 255
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 270
Toward Wingate, Austin Chaney Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto Austin Chaney Road
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Austin Chaney Road
13
Continue on Austin Chaney Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Austin Chaney Road
14
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto West Wilson Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Wilson Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Wilson Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Wingate, NC
Night in Wingate on Friday
Local time
11:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Charlotte, NC to Wingate, NC covers 30.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monroe Expressway, Independence Boulevard, US 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (US 74 / East Independence Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Charlotte, NC to Wingate, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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