How far is Charlotte, NC from Mocksville, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Mocksville, NC is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
60.98 mi
01h 15m
Flight
48.73 mi
78.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.73 mi
Kilometers
78.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.98 mi
Kilometers
98.14 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mocksville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T05:10
Arrive Mocksville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Troutman
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
30.5 mi
00h 37m
To Mocksville
30.4 mi
00h 37m

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 Mocksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    125 m · 11 sec · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1114 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Mint Street

    140 m · 16 sec · South Mint Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Trade Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Trade Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    699 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 77 North, US 21 North

    921 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-77 North

    1.3 km · 1 min · I-77 North

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    3.5 mi · 5 min · I-77 North

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  11. 11

    Continue on I 77 North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  14. 14

    Continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    21.7 mi · 26 min · I-77 North

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Mocksville

    1813 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wilkesboro Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Wilkesboro Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wilkesboro Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Salisbury Street

    143 m · 17 sec · North Salisbury Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Depot Street

    577 ft · 26 sec · West Depot Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77 North
34 mi · 56%
I 40 East
15.5 mi · 25%
I 77 North
6.22 mi · 10%
Wilkesboro Street
3.3 mi · 5%
West Trade Street
0.67 mi · 1%
US 64
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-77 North

Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troutman
00h 37m from Charlotte
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Mocksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Troutman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Charlotte and 30.4 miles from Mocksville.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troutman

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

33 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

39 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

51 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

54 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Mocksville. Straight-line distance: 48.73 mi (78.42 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
Mocksville

#2 Mocksville

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population5,297
Coordinates35.8940300, -80.5614500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Mocksville (-80.56145, 35.89403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.03
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.52 $17.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.78 $10.27 $20.55
Diesel $5.62 $12.09 $24.18

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 Mocksville. The current time is 05:10:07.

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.