Origin
Goldsboro, NC
Afternoon in Goldsboro on Monday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goldsboro, NC to Charlotte, NC
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
216.7 mi
349 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goldsboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Charlotte, NC
John Hill
Trip Overview
The drive from Goldsboro, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 216.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North William Street, East Walnut Street, West Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.68 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.4 miles from Goldsboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 216.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North William Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goldsboro, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North William Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South George Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Weeks Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fayetteville Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newton Grove Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fayetteville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North William Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldsboro, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on East Ash Street
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Ash Street
2
Turn right onto North William Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North William Street
3
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Walnut Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Walnut Street
151 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Walnut Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto West Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Walnut Street
6
Turn left onto South George Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South George Street
7
Turn left
2.9 mi
·
3 min
8
Continue straight
20 mi
·
28 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Weeks Circle
289 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Weeks Circle
10
Exit the rotary onto Fayetteville Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Street
11
Continue on Newton Grove Highway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Newton Grove Highway
12
Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Fayetteville Highway
13
Continue on Goldsboro Road
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Goldsboro Road
14
Turn left
108 ft
·
2 sec
15
Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Goldsboro Road
16
Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Fayetteville Outer Loop
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford
348 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 401 South: Raeford
19
Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Raeford Road
20
Continue on Fayetteville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
21
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
23
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Army Road
24
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
25
Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashemont Road
27
Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ashemont Road
28
Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Addor Road
29
Turn left
21 mi
·
24 min
30
Turn right onto East Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Street
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Broad Avenue
32
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
33
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
34
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
35
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
36
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
37
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Marshville Boulevard
38
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
39
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
40
Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
41
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Independence Expressway
42
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
43
Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sixth Street, McDowell Street
44
Continue on East 6th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
45
Turn left onto North Tryon Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Tryon Street
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.4 miles from Goldsboro, NC, or about 1h 48m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m
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 Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 216.7 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Goldsboro, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.4 mi from Goldsboro, NC · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 108.4 miles from Goldsboro, 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
$34.68 one way
$69.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $37.79 | $75.57 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.76 | $81.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.14 | $96.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65 | 0 | $22.75 | $10.40 |
| Efficient EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.34 | $13.87 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
1:26 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
3h 36m 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 Goldsboro, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 216.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North William Street, East Walnut Street, West Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.4 miles from Goldsboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goldsboro, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Goldsboro, NC to Charlotte, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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