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Trip from Jaars, NC to Wingate, NC

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

34m

Distance

21.6 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Wingate, NC, NC

Wingate, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Jaars, NC to Wingate, NC covers 21.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Waxhaw Highway, West Franklin Street, Old Providence Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Waxhaw Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 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

10.8 miles from Jaars, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 21.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Waxhaw Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Old Providence Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Old Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | Old Providence Road

Turn right onto Old Providence Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway

Turn right onto NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway

Navigation decision point

4
10.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway

Enter roundabout onto NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
17.4 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 74; US 601 / East Roosevelt Boulevard

Turn right onto US 74; US 601 / East Roosevelt Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
21.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | West Wilson Street

Turn left onto West Wilson Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Waxhaw Highway 6.3 mi 9m
West Franklin Street 3.2 mi 6m
Old Providence Road 3.1 mi 4m
Davis Road 2.9 mi 3m
Andrew Jackson Highway 2.2 mi 3m
East Roosevelt Boulevard 1.8 mi 2m
South Potter Road 1.2 mi 2m
Providence Road South 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Waxhaw Highway — 6.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jaars, NC and Wingate, NC.

1

Start on Jaars Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Jaars Road
2

Turn left onto Davis Road

2.9 mi · 3 min · Davis Road
3

Turn left onto Providence Road South

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Providence Road South
4

Turn right onto Old Providence Road

3.1 mi · 4 min · Old Providence Road
5

Continue on South Potter Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Potter Road
6

Turn right onto NC 75

2.6 mi · 3 min · Waxhaw Highway
7

Enter roundabout onto NC 75

199 ft · 3 sec · Waxhaw Highway
8

Continue on NC 75

3.7 mi · 5 min · Waxhaw Highway
9

Continue on West Franklin Street

3.2 mi · 6 min · West Franklin Street
10

Turn right onto US 74; US 601

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard
11

Continue on US 74

2.2 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
12

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
13

Turn left onto West Wilson Street

75 ft · 3 sec · West Wilson Street
14

Arrive at destination

West Wilson 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 10.8 miles from Jaars, NC, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.3 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 21.6 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.8 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wingate, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jaars, 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 Jaars, NC

This is one driving day of about 21.6 miles and 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jaars, 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 Waxhaw Highway for about 6.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.8 mi from Jaars, NC · 16m into the drive

city in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.8 miles from Jaars, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wingate, NC

The final approach into Wingate, 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 Wingate, 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

$3.38 one way

$6.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.69 $7.39
premium $4.70 $4.00 $8.00
diesel $5.61 $4.77 $9.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Jaars, NC

Night in Jaars on Tuesday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wingate, NC

Night in Wingate on Tuesday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

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

34m 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 Jaars, NC to Wingate, NC covers 21.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Waxhaw Highway, West Franklin Street, Old Providence Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Jaars, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 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 straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Old Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Jaars, NC to Wingate, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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