Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Huntersville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NC
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Huntersville, NC
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Trip Overview
This short 20.2-mile drive from Concord, NC, to Huntersville, NC, is easily manageable in about 28 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, you won't need to budget heavily for gas on this local excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Cabarrus Avenue West and Church Street Northeast, offering a familiar feel as you navigate within the Southeast region. Given its brevity, you can expect a straightforward journey with no need for overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 20.2-mile trip, with a highway share of 0%. This means you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire duration, so keep an eye out for frequent turns. The absence of highway driving suggests a more intimate experience with the local landscape, though specific scenic elements are not detailed. Since there are no long uninterrupted stretches, you'll be actively engaged with the road and traffic throughout the 28-minute journey, making it a hands-on driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cabarrus Avenue West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Concord, NC to Huntersville, NC is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Huntersville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus Avenue West | — | — |
| Church Street Northeast | — | — |
| Davidson Drive Northwest | — | — |
| Concord Parkway North | — | — |
| Davidson Highway | — | — |
| Sam Furr Road | — | — |
| Ramah Church Road | — | — |
| North Old Statesville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cabarrus Avenue West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Huntersville, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
410 ft
·
18 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
3
Turn left onto Church Street Northeast
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street Northeast
4
Turn left onto Davidson Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Davidson Drive Northwest
5
Turn left onto Concord Parkway North
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
6
Turn right onto Davidson Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Davidson Highway
7
Continue on Davidson Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Davidson Highway
8
Continue on Sam Furr Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Furr Road
9
Turn left onto Ramah Church Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramah Church Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ramah Church Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ramah Church Road
12
Turn left onto North Old Statesville Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
13
Keep slight right to continue on North Old Statesville Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Huntersville, NC
Late night in Huntersville on Saturday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Concord, NC to Huntersville, NC covers 20.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cabarrus Avenue West, Church Street Northeast, Davidson Drive Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Concord, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Concord, NC to Huntersville, NC is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Huntersville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Concord, NC to Huntersville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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