How far is Charlotte, NC from Taylorsville, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Taylorsville, NC is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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 20m.
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 Taylorsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Taylorsville.
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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
19.3 mi · 22 min · I-77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
1320 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Garner Bagnal Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Garner Bagnal Boulevard
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Continue on Taylorsville Road
14.4 mi · 20 min · Taylorsville Road
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Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane
1850 ft · 41 sec · Adams Pond Lane
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
91 m · 18 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue Drive
42 m · 6 sec · West Main Avenue Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Taylorsville.
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
19.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Charlotte and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Taylorsville?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 30.7 miles from Charlotte and 30.6 miles from Taylorsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Charlotte and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorsville.
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 Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 51.52 mi (82.92 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 Taylorsville
City in North Carolina
| Population | 2,140 |
| Coordinates | 35.9218000, -81.1764700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylorsville (-81.17647, 35.9218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 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 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
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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