How far is Mount Gilead, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Gilead, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 02h 23m.
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.
Township in Caldwell County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Gilead and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Gilead and Charlotte.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Flat Springs Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Flat Springs Road
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Turn right
10.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NC Highway 105 Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · NC Highway 105 Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
67 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Blowing Rock Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Blowing Rock Road
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Continue on James E. Holshouser Jr. Highway
4 mi · 6 min · James E. Holshouser Jr. Highway
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Continue on James E Holshouser Jr Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · James E Holshouser Jr Highway
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Continue on Valley Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Valley Boulevard
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Continue on Lenoir Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min · Lenoir Turnpike
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Continue on Blowing Rock Boulevard
18.5 mi · 29 min · Blowing Rock Boulevard
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Continue on Hickory Boulevard Southeast
49.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Hickory Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on North Chester Street
2300 ft · 41 sec · North Chester Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 85 North: Charlotte
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
6.8 mi · 8 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
538 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
149 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 27 East: Downtown
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Freedom Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto West Morehead Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn left onto South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South 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 Mount Gilead 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.
Hickory Boulevard Southeast
Continue on Hickory Boulevard Southeast
49.8 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Gilead and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Gilead to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Northlakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Mount Gilead and 60.8 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Gilead and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Northlakes
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 Northlakes.
Gastonia
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Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Gilead and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 93.52 mi (150.51 km).
#1 Mount Gilead
Town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,141 |
| Coordinates | 36.2681800, -81.9090000 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.73 | $37.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.79 | $47.58 |
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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