How far is Charlotte, NC from Foxfire, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Foxfire, NC is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Foxfire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Foxfire.
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Start on South Tryon Street
149 m · 14 sec · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1822 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 5th Street
1774 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on US 74 East: Independence Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard
109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
15.4 mi · 18 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn left onto Little Road
2018 ft · 31 sec · Little Road
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Continue on State Road 1004
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 1004
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Continue on Hoffman Road
8.2 mi · 11 min · Hoffman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hoffman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Foxfire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Monroe Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
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 Foxfire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Foxfire?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Wadesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Charlotte and 48.2 miles from Foxfire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.47 one way or $26.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Foxfire.
Stop Ideas Near Wadesboro
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 Wadesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Foxfire. Straight-line distance: 71.89 mi (115.69 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 Foxfire
Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,061 |
| Coordinates | 35.1754300, -79.5714300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foxfire (-79.57143, 35.17543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.96 | $13.47 | $26.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
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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