How far is Charlotte, NC from Pumpkin Center, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Pumpkin Center, NC is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Pumpkin Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Pumpkin Center.
-
1
Start on South Tryon Street
2638 ft · 1 min · South Tryon Street
-
2
Turn left onto West 10th Street
1610 ft · 32 sec · West 10th Street
-
3
Turn right
62 m · 9 sec
-
4
Turn right onto North Graham Street
561 ft · 12 sec · North Graham Street
-
5
Turn right onto West 12th Street
112 m · 7 sec · West 12th Street
-
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 277 Outer North
536 ft · 13 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Brookshire Freeway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookshire Freeway
-
8
Continue on Brookshire Boulevard
16.1 mi · 21 min · Brookshire Boulevard
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
1173 ft · 36 sec
-
10
Turn left
6.3 mi · 10 min
-
11
Turn right onto Amity Church Road
3 mi · 5 min · Amity Church Road
-
12
Turn left onto King Wilkinson Road
1 mi · 2 min · King Wilkinson Road
-
13
Turn left
718 ft · 17 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Jenkins Road
566 ft · 25 sec · Jenkins Road
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jenkins Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Pumpkin Center.
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.
Brookshire Boulevard
Continue on Brookshire Boulevard
16.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Clear near Pumpkin Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Pumpkin Center?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Lowesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Charlotte and 15.3 miles from Pumpkin Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Clear near Pumpkin Center.
Stop Ideas Near Lowesville
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 Lowesville.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Pumpkin Center. Straight-line distance: 26.26 mi (42.26 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 Pumpkin Center
Pumpkin Center is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5193000, -81.1411900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pumpkin Center (-81.14119, 35.5193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.27 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
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 · Nov 09, 2026