How far is Foxfire, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Foxfire, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
89.19 mi
01h 52m
Flight
71.89 mi
115.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.89 mi
Kilometers
115.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.19 mi
Kilometers
143.53 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Mon, May 4, 11:54 AM EDT
Return by in Foxfire
Mon, May 4, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foxfire
2026-05-04T10:01
Arrive Charlotte
Mon, May 4, 11:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foxfire
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
Wadesboro
NC

City in North Carolina

From Foxfire
48.1 mi
00h 56m
To Charlotte
41.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hoffman Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Hoffman Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 1004

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 1004

  3. 3

    Continue on Little Road

    2018 ft · 33 sec · Little Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  9. 9

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street

    998 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 17%
Main Street
15.4 mi · 17%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 14%
Hoffman Road
8.16 mi · 9%
Independence Boulevard
7.07 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Monroe Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wadesboro
00h 56m from Foxfire
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Foxfire and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Wadesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Foxfire and 41.1 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wadesboro

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

36 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

66 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Charlotte

74 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

77 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foxfire and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 71.89 mi (115.69 km).

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#1 Foxfire

Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,061
Coordinates35.1754300, -79.5714300
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Charlotte

#2 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
Start: Hoffman Road (-79.571333, 35.175468)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $12.48
Round trip
$24.95
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.48 $24.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.78 $15.05 $30.10
Diesel $5.62 $17.72 $35.43

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Foxfire and Charlotte. The current time is 10:01:58.

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.