How far is Charlotte, NC from Moravian Falls, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Moravian Falls, NC is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
75.56 mi
01h 41m
Flight
63.04 mi
101.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.04 mi
Kilometers
101.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.56 mi
Kilometers
121.6 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moravian Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 5:12 PM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-17T15:30
Arrive Moravian Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 5:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Charlotte
37.8 mi
00h 50m
To Moravian Falls
37.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Moravian Falls.

  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

    19.3 mi · 22 min · I-77 North

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard

    1320 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Garner Bagnal Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Garner Bagnal Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Taylorsville Road

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Taylorsville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane

    1850 ft · 41 sec · Adams Pond Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Brocktown Road

    1299 ft · 38 sec · West Brocktown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Moravian Falls Road

    950 ft · 23 sec · Moravian Falls Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moravian Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77 North
31.6 mi · 42%
Taylorsville Road
14.4 mi · 19%
I 77 North
6.22 mi · 8%
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
4.89 mi · 6%
West Trade Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Adams Pond Lane
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I-77 North

Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 50m from Charlotte
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Moravian Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Moravian Falls?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Charlotte and 37.7 miles from Moravian Falls.

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

The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Moravian Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Moravian Falls. Straight-line distance: 63.04 mi (101.45 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
Moravian Falls

#2 Moravian Falls

Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population1,901
Coordinates36.0968000, -81.1823100
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Moravian Falls (-81.18231, 36.0968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.15
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.58 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.83 $23.65
Premium $4.78 $12.76 $25.51
Diesel $5.62 $15.02 $30.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Moravian Falls. The current time is 15:30:48.

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.