How far is Taylorsville, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Taylorsville, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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 09m.
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
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 Taylorsville and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville and Charlotte.
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Start on Main Avenue Drive
59 m · 11 sec · Main Avenue Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
84 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane
1850 ft · 40 sec · Adams Pond Lane
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Turn left
14.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue on West Front Street
1903 ft · 29 sec · West Front Street
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Continue on Garner Bagnal Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Garner Bagnal Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
2145 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Continue on I 77 South
2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South
2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South
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Continue on I-77 South
1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
4 mi · 5 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · I-77 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
797 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
2216 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right onto Brookshire Freeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
709 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on West 11th Street
140 m · 14 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
3010 ft · 1 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 Taylorsville and Charlotte.
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.
Longest stretch
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14.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylorsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylorsville to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 30.6 miles from Taylorsville and 30.8 miles from Charlotte.
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 9.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylorsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.
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 Taylorsville and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 51.52 mi (82.92 km).
#1 Taylorsville
City in North Carolina
| Population | 2,140 |
| Coordinates | 35.9218000, -81.1764700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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: 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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
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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