How far is it from Patterson Springs, NC, to Catawba, NC, ?

The distance between Patterson Springs, NC, and Catawba, NC, is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Patterson Springs, NC, to Catawba, NC, ?

The drive from Patterson Springs, NC, to Catawba, NC, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Patterson Springs, NC, to Catawba, NC, ?

The fastest route from Patterson Springs, NC, to Catawba, NC, covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Catawba, NC from Patterson Springs, NC?

Catawba, NC lies roughly to the north-east of Patterson Springs, NC.

Which towns do you pass between Patterson Springs, NC and Catawba, NC?

Towns on the route from Patterson Springs, NC to Catawba, NC include Shelby, Cherryville, Lincolnton, Newton, Lake Norman of Catawba.

Are there charging stations between Patterson Springs, NC and Catawba, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Patterson Springs, NC to Catawba, NC, including Flying J Travel Center 711 (350 kW); 1445 East Main St (150 kW); CircleK - Hickory, NC (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

Patterson Springs, NC Catawba, NC

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Patterson Springs, NC to Catawba, NC takes about 1 h 20 min via NC 150. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 42 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bessemer City, NC, Ranlo, NC, Brookford, NC. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 47 mi

1 Depart left onto South Post Road 2 mi
2 Continue slightly right onto South Post Road 5 mi
3 Enter roundabout right onto Cherryville Road 7 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Cherryville Road 1 mi
5 Keep slightly right onto Cherryville Road 7 mi
6 Continue straight onto Shelby Highway 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto West Church Street 3 mi
8 Continue straight onto Lincolnton Highway 6 mi
9 Turn right 65 yd
10 Continue straight 4 mi
11 Turn right onto East Main Street 1 mi
12 Take exit left 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left 3 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly right 58 yd
16 Turn straight onto Maiden Highway 3 mi
17 Continue straight onto Island Ford Road 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Providence Mill Road 6 mi
19 Continue straight onto Balls Creek School Road 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto Balls Creek Road 4 mi
21 Turn right 4 mi
22 Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast 125 yd
23 Turn right onto East Central Avenue 1 mi
24 Arrive

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The return trip from Catawba, NC to Patterson Springs, NC covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Charging points along the way

18 chargers

Flying J Travel Center 711CCS · 1011 North Mountain St, Blacksburg, SC, 29702350 kW
1445 East Main StCCS · 1445 East Main St, Lincolnton, NC, 28092150 kW
CircleK - Hickory, NCCCS · 2350 Highway 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602150 kW
CHERRYVILLE NC STATION 1Type1 · 220 E Main St, Cherryville, NC, 280217.2 kW
City of ConoverType1 · 501 1st Ave S, Conover, NC, 286137.2 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Catawba, NC → Cramerton, NC44 mi · 1 h 10 min Catawba, NC → Kings Mountain, NC46 mi · 1 h 10 min Catawba, NC → Mooresboro, NC53 mi · 1 h 25 min Catawba, NC → Maiden, NC17 mi · 30 min Catawba, NC → Brookford, NC20 mi · 30 min Catawba, NC → Claremont, NC6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Patterson Springs, NC, {fromState} to Catawba, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Patterson Springs, NC, {fromState} and Catawba, NC, {toState} is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Patterson Springs, NC, {fromState} to Catawba, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Patterson Springs, NC, {fromState} to Catawba, NC, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Patterson Springs, NC, {fromState} to Catawba, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Patterson Springs, NC, {fromState} to Catawba, NC, {toState} covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Catawba, NC from Patterson Springs, NC?: Catawba, NC lies roughly to the north-east of Patterson Springs, NC.
Which towns do you pass between Patterson Springs, NC and Catawba, NC?: Towns on the route from Patterson Springs, NC to Catawba, NC include Shelby, Cherryville, Lincolnton, Newton, Lake Norman of Catawba.
Are there charging stations between Patterson Springs, NC and Catawba, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Patterson Springs, NC to Catawba, NC, including Flying J Travel Center 711 (350 kW); 1445 East Main St (150 kW); CircleK - Hickory, NC (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

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