Origin
Lumberton, NC
Evening in Lumberton on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lumberton, NC to Charlotte, NC
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
129.3 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
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6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumberton, NC
Michael Ken
Charlotte, NC
John Hill
Trip Overview
The drive from Lumberton, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Water Street, Carthage Road, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.69 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
64.7 miles from Lumberton, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 129.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Water 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. 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 Lumberton, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 2h 17m 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 Lumberton, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carthage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Indian Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| G R Kindley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Caswell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Water Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on North Water Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Water Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street
220 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Water Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Water Street
4
Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Carthage Road
5
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
5 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
9
Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
American Indian Highway
10
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
13
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
14
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
15
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
16
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
17
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
18
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Marshville Boulevard
19
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
21
Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
22
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Independence Expressway
23
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
24
Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sixth Street, McDowell Street
25
Continue on East 6th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
26
Turn left onto North Tryon Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Tryon Street
27
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 64.7 miles from Lumberton, NC, or about 1h 8m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.7 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
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 Lumberton, 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 Lumberton, NC
This is one driving day of about 129.3 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lumberton, 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 64.7 mi from Lumberton, NC · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 64.7 miles from Lumberton, 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
$20.69 one way
$41.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.55 | $45.09 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.73 | $57.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Evening in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Concord, NC
65 mi in
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 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 17m 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 Lumberton, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Water Street, Carthage Road, I 74. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.7 miles from Lumberton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.69 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 Lumberton, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 2h 17m 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 Lumberton, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lumberton, NC to Charlotte, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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