Origin
Davidson, NC
Afternoon in Davidson on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davidson, NC to Charlotte, NC
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Davidson, NC
Anna McDonald
Charlotte, NC
John Hill
Trip Overview
The drive from Davidson, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 22.6 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ridge Road, Patterson Court Circle, Glasgow Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.3 miles from Davidson, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 22.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ridge Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Davidson, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 29m 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 Davidson, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patterson Court Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glasgow Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Griffith Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-77 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 277 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davidson, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on the route
105 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
440 ft
·
38 sec
3
Turn left onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ridge Road
4
Turn right onto Patterson Court Circle
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Patterson Court Circle
5
Turn right onto Glasgow Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Glasgow Street
6
Continue on Jackson Street
525 ft
·
19 sec
·
Jackson Street
7
Turn right onto Griffith Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Griffith Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Griffith Street
9
Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Griffith Street
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Griffith Street
11
Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street
489 ft
·
18 sec
·
Griffith Street
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Griffith Street
13
Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Griffith Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 77 South: Charlotte
220 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 77 South: Charlotte
15
Exit the roundabout onto I 77 South: Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 77 South: Charlotte
16
Merge slight left onto I-77 South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I-77 South
17
Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I-77 South
18
Continue on I 77 South
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 South
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 South
20
Continue on I-77 South
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-77 South
21
Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I-77 South
22
Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 South
23
Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 South
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
26
Merge slight right onto Brookshire Freeway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookshire Freeway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
28
Continue on West 11th Street
459 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 11th Street
29
Turn right onto North Tryon Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tryon Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.3 miles from Davidson, NC, or about 14m into the drive.
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 22.6 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlotte, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Davidson, 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 Davidson, NC
This is one driving day of about 22.6 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Davidson, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.3 mi from Davidson, NC · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Davidson, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charlotte, NC
The final approach into Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, 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
$3.62 one way
$7.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Charlotte, NC
Afternoon in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
3:27 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
1 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
29m 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 Davidson, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 22.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ridge Road, Patterson Court Circle, Glasgow Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Davidson, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.62 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 Davidson, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 29m 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 Davidson, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Davidson, NC to Charlotte, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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