Wingate University

We welcome your visit to Wingate University. Please contact our admissions office for a personal visit, or to receive information regarding an open house event. You may schedule a visit online or speak to the admissions office at 1.800.755.5550 or by e-mail at: admit@wingate.edu.

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Locate Us

Wingate University is located 35 miles east of Charlotte, N.C. off U.S. Highway 74. The University entrance is on the left, after the second stoplight, in the town of Wingate, N.C. If you are using MapQuest directions, please use the following for our university address: 315 E. Wilson St., Wingate, N.C. 28174

Driving Directions

From I-77 (North of Charlotte, NC)
Take I-277 (Brookshire Freeway East, Exit 11A) to Hwy. 74 East (Independence Boulevard). Take U.S. Hwy 74 East approximately 28 miles to Wingate.

From I-77 (South of Charlotte, NC)
Take I-485 (Exit 1) toward Pineville. Exit to Monroe off I-485 at Exit 51-B. Follow U.S.
Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25 miles to Wingate.

From I-85 (In Charlotte, N.C.)
Take the Brookshire Freeway (exit 36) to Hwy. 74 East (Independence Boulevard).
Take U.S. Hwy. 74 East for approximately 28 miles to Wingate.

From I-85 (North of Charlotte, N.C.)
Take Exit 48 onto I-485 toward Rock Hill. Exit to Monroe off I-485 at Exit 51-B. Follow U.S. Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25 miles to Wingate.

From I-85 (South of Charlotte, N.C.)
Take Exit 30 onto I-485 toward Pineville. Exit to Monroe off I-485 at Exit 51-B. Follow U.S. Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25 miles to Wingate.

From I-40 (East or West)
Take I-77 South at Statesville. Take I-77 South to I-277 (Brookshire Freeway East, Exit 11A) to Hwy. 74 East (Independence Boulevard). Take U.S. Hwy 74 East approximately 28 miles to Wingate.

From I-95 (North or South)
Take U.S. 74 West in Lumberton, N.C. Take U.S. Hwy. 74 West to Wingate (approximately 75 miles.)

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 toward Pineville. Exit to Monroe off I-485 at Exit 51-B. Follow U.S. Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25 miles to Wingate.

Area Hotels Monroe
Best Western & Inn Suites (8 miles from Wingate) 2316 Honover Drive Monroe, NC 28110 Phone: 704-283-4746 Fax: 704-283-1815	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
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
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 & SR 51 Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-847-5252 Fax: 704-847-0140 Toll Free: 800-228-5150	Country Inn & Suites 2001 Mount Harmony Church Road Matthews, NC 28104 Phone: 704-876-8000 Fax: 704-847-2250 Toll Free: 800-456-4000 www.countryinns.com/matthewsnc Pet friendly; Indoor pool

Courtyard by Marriott 11425 E Independence Blvd Matthews, North Carolina 28105 Phone: 704-846-4466 Fax: 704-841-6023 website: www.marriott.com/cltcm	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 & I-485 Intersection Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-821-9800 Fax: 704-821-6744 Toll Free: 800-HOLIDAY www.hiexpress.com/matthewsnc Promotional code: 100211365

Area Bed & Breakfast

Drake House
(5 miles east of Wingate)
310 South Elm Street
Marshville, NC 28103
Phone: 704-624-3568
E-mail: Hdrakehouse1@aol.com