How far is Charlotte, NC from Midland, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Midland, NC is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.3 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.33 mi
31.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.33 mi
Kilometers
31.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.3 mi
Kilometers
37.49 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Sun, May 31, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Sun, May 31, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-31T05:34
Arrive Midland
Sun, May 31, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mint Hill
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
11.6 mi
00h 18m
To Midland
11.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    149 m · 14 sec · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1822 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on East 5th Street

    1774 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward NC 27 East, US 74 East

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on US 74 East: Independence Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Albemarle Road

    16.7 mi · 25 min · Albemarle Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Barberry Avenue

    1993 ft · 57 sec · Barberry Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    1336 ft · 37 sec · Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albemarle Road
16.7 mi · 72%
US 74 East
3.51 mi · 15%
East 5th Street
0.68 mi · 3%
Barberry Avenue
0.38 mi · 2%
NC 27 East
0.35 mi · 2%
Broadway Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Albemarle Road

Keep slight left to continue on Albemarle Road

16.7 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mint Hill
00h 18m from Charlotte
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charlotte and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mint Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Charlotte and 11.7 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlotte and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Stop Ideas Near Mint Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mint Hill, 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 Mint Hill.

RAIL

Charlotte

17 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

36 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

48 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

58 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Midland. Straight-line distance: 19.33 mi (31.11 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
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#2 Midland

Place in North Carolina, United States

Population3,880
Coordinates35.2273700, -80.5006200
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Midland (-80.50062, 35.22737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.78 $3.92 $7.84
Diesel $5.62 $4.61 $9.22

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Midland. The current time is 05:34:27.

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.