How far is Charlotte, NC from Maiden, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Maiden, NC is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.32 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.8 mi
51.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.8 mi
Kilometers
51.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.32 mi
Kilometers
60.06 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maiden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Maiden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lowesville
NC

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

From Charlotte
18.6 mi
00h 27m
To Maiden
18.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Maiden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Maiden.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    2638 ft · 1 min · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1610 ft · 32 sec · West 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    62 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Graham Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · North Graham Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    112 m · 7 sec · West 12th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 277 Outer North

    536 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Brookshire Freeway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookshire Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Brookshire Boulevard

    24.6 mi · 32 min · Brookshire Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 150: Lincolnton, Mooresville

    1541 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2331 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lebanon Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lebanon Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Maiden Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · East Maiden Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Maiden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brookshire Boulevard
24.6 mi · 66%
East Maiden Road
6.35 mi · 17%
Brookshire Freeway
2.58 mi · 7%
Lebanon Road
0.96 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.94 mi · 3%
South Tryon Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brookshire Boulevard

Continue on Brookshire Boulevard

24.6 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowesville
00h 27m from Charlotte
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Maiden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Maiden?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Lowesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Charlotte and 18.6 miles from Maiden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Maiden.

Stop Ideas Near Lowesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowesville.

RAIL

Gastonia

22 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

26 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

36 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

58 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Maiden. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.17 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Population900,350
Coordinates35.2270900, -80.8431300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Maiden

#2 Maiden

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population3,421
Coordinates35.5756900, -81.2117500
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Maiden (-81.21175, 35.57569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $4.78 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $5.62 $7.42 $14.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Maiden. The current time is 04:53:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.