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
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 East 5th Street, US 74 East, East Independence Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.66 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 .
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 190.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 74 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Independence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Independence Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Independence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carroll M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Marshville Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, NC and Brogden, NC.
Start on South Tryon Street
Turn right onto East 5th Street
Keep slight left to continue on East 5th Street
Take the ramp straight toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
Continue on US 74 East: Independence Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard
Continue on East Independence Expressway
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
Continue on Independence Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
Continue on Salisbury Street
Continue on West Caswell Street
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Turn left onto West Green Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
Turn right onto Addor Road
Continue on Addor Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
Continue on Army Road
Continue on Plank Road
Turn right onto Wayside Road
Turn left onto Fayetteville Road
Continue on Raeford Road
Continue on South Raeford Road
Take the exit slight left
Continue on I 295 North: Fort Bragg
Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop
Continue on Goldsboro Road
Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
Continue on Fayetteville Highway
Continue on Newton Grove Highway
Continue on Fayetteville Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West Weeks Circle
Exit the rotary onto Goldsboro Street
Continue on Goldsboro Highway
Continue on Genoa Road
Turn right onto Old Mount Olive Highway
Turn left onto Royall Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 45m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brogden, NC than in the middle of the route.
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.
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 95.1 miles from Charlotte, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$29.66 one way
$59.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.17 | $66.33 |
| premium | $4.78 | $35.78 | $71.56 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $42.11 | $84.23 |
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.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Charlotte on Saturday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brogden on Saturday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Fayetteville, NC
95 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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