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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Tryon Street
125 m · 11 sec · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1114 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Mint Street
140 m · 16 sec · South Mint Street
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Turn left onto West Trade Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Trade Street
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Turn right
699 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 77 North, US 21 North
921 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-77 North
1.3 km · 1 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
21.7 mi · 26 min · I-77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
2332 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Mocksville
1813 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Wilkesboro Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street
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Turn left onto Wilkesboro Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Wilkesboro Street
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Turn right onto North Salisbury Street
143 m · 17 sec · North Salisbury Street
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Turn left onto West Depot Street
577 ft · 26 sec · West Depot Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troutman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Mocksville. Straight-line distance: 48.73 mi (78.42 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 Mocksville
City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,297 |
| Coordinates | 35.8940300, -80.5614500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mocksville (-80.56145, 35.89403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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