How far is Charlotte, NC from Foscoe, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Foscoe, NC is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Foscoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Foscoe.
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Start on South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto West Morehead Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321 North: Lincolnton
1736 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Chester Street
3070 ft · 52 sec · North Chester Street
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Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
49.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Gastonia Dallas Highway
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Continue on Blowing Rock Boulevard
18.5 mi · 29 min · Blowing Rock Boulevard
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Continue on Lenoir Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min · Lenoir Turnpike
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Continue on Valley Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sunset Drive
778 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto Ransom Street
98 m · 19 sec · Ransom Street
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Turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1272 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Yonahlossee Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Yonahlossee Road
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Turn right onto Cone Road
55 m · 10 sec · Cone Road
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Turn left onto Shulls Mill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Shulls Mill Road
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Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shulls Mill Road
2736 ft · 1 min · Shulls Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto NC Highway 105 South
1 mi · 2 min · NC Highway 105 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · NC Highway 105 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Foscoe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Gastonia Dallas Highway
Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
49.8 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Foscoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Foscoe?
The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Charlotte and 50.5 miles from Foscoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.81 one way or $23.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Foscoe.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Foscoe. Straight-line distance: 82.77 mi (133.2 km).
#1 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Foscoe
Foscoe is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1617900, -81.7656600 |
| Altitude | 927 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foscoe (-81.76566, 36.16179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.32 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $14.96 | $29.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $19.46 | $38.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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