Wingate University

Charlotte Douglas Airport, 35 miles

From I-77 (North or South) Take I-485 East (Exit 1) toward Matthews. At Matthews, take Hwy. 74 East exit to Monroe (Exit 51). Follow Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25 miles to Wingate. The University entrance will on the left after the second stoplight. From I-85 (In Charlotte) In Charlotte, take the Brookshire Freeway (exit 36) to Hwy. 74 East (Independence Boulevard). Take Hwy. 74 East to Wingate (approximately 30 miles). The University entrance is on the left after the second stoplight. From I-85 (North of Concord) Take I-485 West (Exit 30) toward Matthews / Monroe. Take the Hwy. 74 East exit to Monroe (Exit 51). Follow Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25 miles to Wingate. The University entrance is on the left after the second stoplight. From I-85 (South of Charlotte) In Charlotte, take the Billy Graham Parkway exit (Hwy. 521 S) - also the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Exit. Follow Billy Graham Parkway past the Airport to I-77 South. Exit onto I-77 South and follow for approximately 3 miles and then exit onto I-485 East (Exit 1). In Matthews, Exit onto Hwy. 74 East towards Monroe (Exit 51). Follow Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25 miles to Wingate. The University entrance is on the left after the second stoplight. From I-40 (East or West) Turn onto I-77 South at Statesville. Take I-77 South to I-485 East (Exit 1) to Matthews. In Matthews, turn onto Hwy. 74 East (Exit 51) to Monroe. Follow Hwy. 74 approximately 25 miles to Wingate. The University entrance is on the left after the second stoplight. From I-95 (North or South) Turn on to U.S. 74 West in Lumberton, N.C. Take Hwy. 74 West to Wingate (approximately 75 miles). The University entrance is on the right. From Charlotte Douglas International Airport (please allow an hour drive) Take the Billy Graham Parkway to I-77 South. Take I-77 South to I-485 East (approximately 3 miles). Turn on to I-485 to Matthews (Exit 1). In Matthews, turn on to Hwy. 74 East (exit 51) toward Monroe. Follow Hwy. 74 East approximately 25 miles to Wingate. The University entrance is on the left after the second stoplight.

Area Hotels Monroe - 10-15 minutes from Wingate University Best Western and Inn Suites (8 miles from Wingate) 2316 Honover Drive Monroe, NC 28110 Phone: 704-283-4746 Fax: 704-283-1815 Days Inn (5 miles from Wingate) 611 West Roosevelt Blvd. Monroe, NC 28110 Phone: 704-289-4581 Fax: 704-289-4586 Toll Free: 800-329-7466 Hampton Inn (9 miles from Wingate) 2368 Roland Drive Monroe, NC 28110 Phone: 704-220-2200 Toll Free: 800-426-7866 Holiday Inn Express (5 miles from Wingate) 608-E West Roosevelt Boulevard (U.S. 74) Monroe, North Carolina 28110 Phone: 704-289-1555 Fax: 704-2891555 Toll Free: 800-HOLIDAY http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/home Quality Inn (8 miles from Wingate) 2351 West Roosevelt Boulevard (U.S. 74) Monroe, North Carolina 28110 Phone: 704-283-9600 Fax: 704-289-1118 Toll Free: 800-228-5150 Matthews - 20-30 minutes from Wingate University Best Western Luxbury 9701 East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-845-5911 Fax: 704-845-5536 Toll Free: 800-828-1077 Comfort Inn US 74 E and SR 51 Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-847-5252 Fax: 704-847-0140 Toll Free: 800-228-5150 Country Inn and Suites 2001 Mount Harmony Church Road Matthews, NC 28104 Phone: 704-876-8000 Fax: 704-847-2250 Toll Free: 800-456-4000 Hampton Inn 9615 Independence Pointe Pkwy Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-841-1155 Toll Free: 800-426-7866 Holiday Inn Express 13470 E. Independence Blvd. Highway 74 and I-485 Intersection Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-821-9800 Fax: 704-821-6744 Toll Free: 800-HOLIDAY E-mail: mak.holiday@first-mail.com *Receive a reduced rate when you mention you're visiting as part of Wingate University Family Weekend (Reduced rates may not apply during NASCAR events). Area Bed and Breakfast Drake House (5 miles east of Wingate) 310 South Elm Street Marshville, NC 28103 Phone: 704-624-3568 E-mail: Hdrakehouse1@aol.com