Origin
Roxboro, NC
Night in Roxboro on Sunday
Local time
9:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roxboro, NC to Charlotte, NC
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
151.3 mi
243 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roxboro, NC
Lance Stephenson
Charlotte, NC
John Hill
Trip Overview
The drive from Roxboro, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 151.3 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reams Avenue, Madison Boulevard, Leasburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.21 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.6 miles from Roxboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 151.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Reams 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Roxboro, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 2h 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 Roxboro, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reams Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leasburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burlington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 49 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 62 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rauhut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Fisher Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Reams Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxboro, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on Depot Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Continue on Reams Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Reams Avenue
3
Turn left onto Madison Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Madison Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Leasburg Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Leasburg Road
5
Turn left onto Burlington Road
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Burlington Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
7
Turn right
8.8 mi
·
12 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on North NC 49
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North NC 49
9
Continue on North NC Highway 62
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North NC Highway 62
10
Continue on Rauhut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rauhut Street
11
Turn right onto North Fisher Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Fisher Street
12
Continue on South Fisher Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Fisher Street
13
Turn straight onto South Church Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Church Street
14
Turn left onto Alamance Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Alamance Road
15
Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
16
Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Sam Hunt Freeway
17
Keep slight right
7.7 mi
·
9 min
18
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
19
Keep slight left
77 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sugar Creek Road
21
Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sugar Creek Road
22
Turn right onto North Tryon Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Tryon Street
23
Continue on North Church Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
24
Continue on North Tryon Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Tryon Street
25
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.6 miles from Roxboro, NC, or about 1h 17m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
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 Roxboro, 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 Roxboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 151.3 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roxboro, 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 75.6 mi from Roxboro, NC · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 75.6 miles from Roxboro, 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
$24.21 one way
$48.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.38 | $52.76 |
| premium | $4.78 | $28.46 | $56.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.61 | $67.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Night in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
9:01 PM
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
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
2h 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 Roxboro, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 151.3 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Reams Avenue, Madison Boulevard, Leasburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.6 miles from Roxboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.21 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Roxboro, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 2h 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 Roxboro, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roxboro, NC to Charlotte, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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