Origin
Moyock, NC
Morning in Moyock on Monday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moyock, NC to Charlotte, NC
Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
345.7 mi
556 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 22m
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6 AM
5h 36m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Charlotte, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moyock, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 345.7 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Mills Road, Old Swamp Road, Bunker Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172.8 miles from Moyock, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 35m drive with frequent turns across 345.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Mills Road 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 5h 35m 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 Moyock, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Mills Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Swamp Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bunker Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 343 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Bypass Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sycamore Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Mills Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moyock, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on Caratoke Highway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Caratoke Highway
2
Turn left onto South Mills Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Mills Road
3
Continue on Old Swamp Road
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Old Swamp Road
4
Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 343 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 343 South
6
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
7
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Take the ramp straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn sharp right
30 mi
·
34 min
10
At the end of the road, turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn straight
5.5 mi
·
6 min
12
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
13
Turn right
25 mi
·
35 min
14
Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Jackson Bypass Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
16
Turn right onto Old Highway
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Highway
17
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
18
At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
19
Turn straight onto Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sycamore Street
20
Turn right onto East 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East 1st Street
21
Turn left onto Elm Street
351 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elm Street
22
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
23
Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
24
Turn straight onto East Littleton Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Littleton Road
25
Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
26
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
5 min
27
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
28
At the end of the road, turn left
8.7 mi
·
10 min
29
Turn right onto Flemingtown Road
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Flemingtown Road
30
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
31
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
32
Keep slight right
44 mi
·
48 min
33
Keep slight left
42 mi
·
48 min
34
Keep slight right
7.7 mi
·
9 min
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
36
Keep slight left
77 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
37
Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sugar Creek Road
38
Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sugar Creek Road
39
Turn right onto North Tryon Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Tryon Street
40
Continue on North Church Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
41
Continue on North Tryon Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Tryon Street
42
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 172.8 miles from Moyock, NC, or about 2h 47m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.8 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 Moyock, 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 Moyock, NC
This is one driving day of about 345.7 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moyock, 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 172.8 mi from Moyock, NC · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 172.8 miles from Moyock, 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
$55.33 one way
$110.65 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $60.28 | $120.56 |
| premium | $4.78 | $65.03 | $130.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.80 | $153.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.7 | 1 | $36.30 | $16.59 |
| Efficient EV | 86.4 | 0 | $30.25 | $13.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.3 | 1 | $48.40 | $22.12 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
10:50 AM
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
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
5h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moyock, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 345.7 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Mills Road, Old Swamp Road, Bunker Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.8 miles from Moyock, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.33 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 35m 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 Moyock, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moyock, NC to Charlotte, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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