How far is Weddington, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Weddington, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.16 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.89 mi
23.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.16 mi
Kilometers
37.28 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Weddington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weddington
2026-04-18T19:09
Arrive Charlotte
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Weddington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Matthews
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Weddington
8 mi
00h 14m
To Charlotte
15.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Weddington Road

    133 m · 13 sec · Weddington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    13 mi · 21 min · Providence Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Queens Road

    3073 ft · 1 min · Queens Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Morehead Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Morehead Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Tryon Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Providence Road
13 mi · 56%
East Morehead Street
1.63 mi · 7%
South Tryon Street
0.63 mi · 3%
Queens Road
0.58 mi · 3%
Weddington Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Providence Road

Turn right onto Providence Road

13 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matthews
00h 14m from Weddington
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Weddington 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 Weddington to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Weddington and 15.2 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Weddington and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Matthews

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

17 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

43 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

44 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

66 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weddington and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 km).

Weddington

#1 Weddington

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population11,389
Coordinates35.0223700, -80.7609000
Altitude222
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: (-80.760858, 35.022376)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.78 $3.92 $7.84
Diesel $5.62 $4.61 $9.22

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Weddington and Charlotte. The current time is 19:09:31.

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.