Origin
Charlotte, NC
Morning in Charlotte on Saturday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, NC to Pineville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Pineville, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
The drive from Charlotte, NC to Pineville, NC covers 13.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77 South, Bill Lee Freeway, General Paul R Younts Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting 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 21m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 13.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Charlotte, NC to Pineville, NC is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charlotte, NC to Pineville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 South | — | — |
| Bill Lee Freeway | — | — |
| General Paul R Younts Expressway | — | — |
| I 485 | — | — |
| I 485 South | — | — |
| Governor James G Martin Freeway | — | — |
| NC 51 South | — | — |
| Dover Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 77 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, NC and Pineville, NC.
1
Start on South Tryon Street
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Tryon Street
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, US 21 South: Rock Hill
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 77 South, US 21 South: Rock Hill
3
Merge slight left onto Bill Lee Freeway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bill Lee Freeway
4
Continue on General Paul R Younts Expressway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
General Paul R Younts Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville, James G Martin Freeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 485: Pineville, Huntersville, James G Martin Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer, I 485 North Inner: Pineville, Huntersville
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 485 South Outer, I 485 North Inner: Pineville, Huntersville
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Outer: Martin Freeway, Pineville
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 485 South Outer: Martin Freeway, Pineville
8
Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Governor James G Martin Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward NC 51 South: Pineville, Mathews Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
NC 51 South: Pineville, Mathews Road
10
Turn straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn left onto Dover Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dover Street
12
Turn left onto Price Street
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
Price Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Pineville, NC
Morning in Pineville on Saturday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
21m 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 Pineville, NC covers 13.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77 South, Bill Lee Freeway, General Paul R Younts Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 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 $2.14 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.
The drive from Charlotte, NC to Pineville, NC is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charlotte, NC to Pineville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Charlotte, NC to Pineville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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