Origin
Foscoe, NC
Night in Foscoe on Tuesday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Foscoe, NC to Charlotte, NC
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
100.8 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
19 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foscoe, NC
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Charlotte, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Foscoe, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 100.8 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hickory Boulevard Southeast, Blowing Rock Boulevard, Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.8 miles on Hickory Boulevard Southeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.76 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
50.4 miles from Foscoe, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 100.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hickory Boulevard Southeast is the longest continuous segment at about 49.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near US 221.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 100.8 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 6.4 miles (US 221): Navigation decision point; at 96.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.4 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 221
At end of road, turn left onto US 221
Navigation decision point
8
96.5 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee 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 34
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
6
96.7 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
8
96.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 27 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward NC 27 East: Downtown
6
100.2 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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South Tryon Street
Turn left onto South Tryon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Boulevard Southeast | 49.8 mi | 1h 3m |
| Blowing Rock Boulevard | 18.5 mi | 28m |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Cameron Morrison Bridge | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Shulls Mill Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Freedom Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 221 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hickory Boulevard Southeast
— 49.8 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foscoe, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on NC 105; US 221 Truck
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 105 South
2
Turn right onto Shulls Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shulls Mill Road
3
Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Old Turnpike Road
5
Turn right onto Shulls Mill Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
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Shulls Mill Road
6
Turn right onto Cone Road
177 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cone Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 221
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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US 221
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 221; US 321 Business
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto West Cornish Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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West Cornish Road
10
Turn right onto US 321
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Boulevard
11
Continue on US 321
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenoir Turnpike
12
Continue on US 321
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Blowing Rock Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 321
50 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Hickory Boulevard Southeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 321
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Chester Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 North: Charlotte
16
Merge onto I 85
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 85
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 34
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
20
Continue on this road
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
Exit 34
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
21
Keep slight right at fork
451 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NC 27 East: Downtown
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto NC 27
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Freedom Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 29
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Morehead Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto South Tryon Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Tryon Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
South Tryon Street
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 50.4 miles from Foscoe, NC, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.8 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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
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 Foscoe, 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 Foscoe, NC
This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Foscoe, 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.
The longest stretch is on Hickory Boulevard Southeast for about 49.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from Foscoe, NC · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 50.4 miles from Foscoe, 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
$15.76 one way
$31.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.24 | $34.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.66 | $37.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Old Turnpike Road
(2.8 mi)
$0.20
Lenoir Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
CVS - Tesla Supercharger
Boone, NC
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hickory, NC - NC-127 - Tesla Supercharger
Hickory, NC
Tesla
12 DCFC
Franklin Square - Tesla Supercharger
Gastonia, NC
Tesla
12 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Hickory, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock, NC
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
CircleK - Boone, NC
Boone, NC
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
CircleK - Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
Circle K - Gastonia, NC
Gastonia, NC
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
Tesla: 4
ChargePoint Network: 4
EV Connect: 4
CIRCLE_K: 3
Non-Networked: 2
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
RED_E: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Night in Charlotte on Tuesday
Local time
10:42 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
7 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
2h 24m 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 Foscoe, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 100.8 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hickory Boulevard Southeast, Blowing Rock Boulevard, Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.4 miles from Foscoe, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.76 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 100.8 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 6.4 miles (US 221): Navigation decision point; at 96.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Foscoe, NC to Charlotte, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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