Origin
Midway, NC
Morning in Midway on Friday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, NC to Charlotte, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Charlotte, NC
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Trip Overview
This 57.7-mile drive from Midway to Charlotte, North Carolina, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it primarily utilizes I-77 South and US 64. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this route is an economical option for a quick transit. The drive focuses on efficient travel through the Southeast region, making it a practical choice for those needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as this is a very manageable distance.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 88% of this 57.7-mile trip. The majority of your travel will be on I-77 South, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.7 miles on I-77, allowing for a good period of steady driving. While primarily interstate, you'll transition through sections of US 64, which might offer a slightly different feel before rejoining the main highway. Overall, the personality of this drive is efficient and direct, minimizing detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.7 miles in near I 77.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 South
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11B-A
Toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
9
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 11A
Toward I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Fre...
8
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3B
Toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon St...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| US 64 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| I-77 South | 12.8 mi | 15m |
| I 77 South | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Garner Bagnal Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Brookshire Freeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Tryon Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 19.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on Kerley Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kerley Road
2
Turn right onto Hepler Road
469 ft
·
25 sec
·
Hepler Road
3
Turn left onto Millersville Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Millersville Road
4
Turn left onto US 64
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 64
5
Continue on US 64; NC 90
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 64; NC 90
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 77
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I-77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 77
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 77
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-77 South
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I-77 South
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 South
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 11B-A
Toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 11A
Toward I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 277; NC 16
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookshire Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 3B
Toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on West 11th Street
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 11th Street
22
Turn right onto North Tryon Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tryon Street
23
Arrive at destination
South Tryon Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Midway, NC · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Midway, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Charlotte on Friday
Local time
9:26 AM
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
5 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
1h 14m 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 Midway, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, US 64, I-77 South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Midway, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Midway, NC to Charlotte, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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