Trip from Midland, NC to Charlotte, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

23.3 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

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 37m

3 PM

0h 38m

5 PM

0h 41m

8 PM

0h 34m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition from the rural charm of Midland to the urban hub of Charlotte, this 23.3-mile journey is your most direct path. You can expect to complete the drive in roughly 35 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating primarily via NC 24, the East Independence Expressway, and US 601, you will remain within the Southeast region throughout the entire transit. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, this is a highly economical commute. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense route that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing, perfect for travelers who need to reach the city quickly.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will experience a significant 16.5-mile stretch along NC 24, which serves as the primary backbone of your transit. The experience is defined by consistent, fast-moving traffic rather than winding local backroads or scenic detours. As you transition from the smaller roads of Midland onto the East Independence Expressway, the character of the drive shifts from local transit to a more intense urban highway environment. Expect a steady, predictable pace behind the wheel that gets you to your destination with minimal interruptions.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Barberry Avenue 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Midland, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 35m 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 Midland, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Barberry Avenue	—	—
East Independence Boulevard	—	—
East Independence Expressway	—	—
Sixth Street	—	—
East 6th Street	—	—
North Tryon Street	—	—

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Longest stretch: Barberry Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midland, NC and Charlotte, NC.

1

Start on Broadway Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Broadway Avenue

2

Turn left onto Barberry Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Barberry Avenue

3

Turn right

1.4 mi · 1 min

4

Turn left

17 mi · 24 min

5

Continue on East Independence Boulevard

0.1 mi · 7 sec · East Independence Boulevard

6

Continue on East Independence Expressway

3.2 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway

7

Continue on East Independence Boulevard

0.4 mi · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

8

Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Sixth Street, McDowell Street

9

Continue on East 6th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 6th Street

10

Turn left onto North Tryon Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

11

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.64 one way

$7.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$3.98	$7.97
premium	$4.70	$4.31	$8.62
diesel	$5.61	$5.14	$10.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7	$2.45	$1.12
Efficient EV	5.8	$2.04	$0.93
EV Truck/SUV	9.3	$3.26	$1.49

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Midland, NC

Afternoon in Midland on Thursday

Local time

1:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charlotte, NC

Afternoon in Charlotte on Thursday

Local time

1:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

35m 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 Midland, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 23.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Barberry Avenue, East Independence Boulevard, East Independence Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Midland, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.64 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 Midland, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 35m 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 Midland, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Midland, NC to Charlotte, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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