How far is Franklinville, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Franklinville, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklinville and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklinville and Charlotte.
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Start on the route
41 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1324 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Andrew Hunter Road
2272 ft · 1 min · Andrew Hunter Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Cross Road
2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Cross Road
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Turn right onto Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on East Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive
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Turn slight right
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road
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Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
51.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Road
750 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Church Street
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Continue on North Tryon Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklinville and Charlotte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Albemarle Road
Continue straight
51.6 mi · 01h 12m
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 Franklinville and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklinville to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Franklinville and 49 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklinville and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklinville and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 73.94 mi (118.99 km).
#1 Franklinville
Township in Randolph County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,213 |
| Coordinates | 35.7437500, -79.6922500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.77 | $27.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
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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