How far is Walnut Cove, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Walnut Cove, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 40m.
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.
Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Cove and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Cove and Charlotte.
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Start on North Main Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Hollow Road
885 ft · 19 sec · Old Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Darrow Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Darrow Road
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Turn slight right onto Reidsville Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Reidsville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington
733 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
21.7 mi · 25 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
41.6 mi · 46 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 Walnut Cove and Charlotte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Continue straight
41.6 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walnut Cove and Patchy Fog near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Cove to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Walnut Cove and 49 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Walnut Cove and Patchy Fog near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Spencer
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 Spencer.
Salisbury
Lexington
Kannapolis
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Cove and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 83.64 mi (134.6 km).
#1 Walnut Cove
City in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,532 |
| Coordinates | 36.2954100, -80.1417100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
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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