Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Pineville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Pineville, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NC to Pineville, NC covers 36.6 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord Parkway South, North Tryon Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 54m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 Pineville, NC is easy. At 54m 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 Pineville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus Avenue West | — | — |
| Concord Parkway South | — | — |
| North Tryon Street | — | — |
| West Mallard Creek Church Road | — | — |
| I 85 South | — | — |
| Jeff Gordon Expressway | — | — |
| I 77 | — | — |
| I 77 South | — | — |
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 Pineville, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
410 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
4
Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
5
Turn left onto Concord Parkway South
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Concord Parkway South
6
Continue on North Tryon Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tryon Street
7
Continue on North Tryon Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tryon Street
8
Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Mallard Creek Church Road
9
Turn left onto I 85 South
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 85 South
10
Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Jeff Gordon Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 21: Statesville, Columbia
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 77, US 21: Statesville, Columbia
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South, US 21 South: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 77 South, US 21 South: Columbia
13
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
14
Merge slight right onto I-77 South
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I-77 South
15
Continue on Bill Lee Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Bill Lee Freeway
16
Continue on General Paul R Younts Expressway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
General Paul R Younts Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville, James G Martin Freeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 485: Pineville, Huntersville, James G Martin Freeway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer, I 485 North Inner: Pineville, Huntersville
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 485 South Outer, I 485 North Inner: Pineville, Huntersville
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Outer: Martin Freeway, Pineville
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 485 South Outer: Martin Freeway, Pineville
20
Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Governor James G Martin Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward NC 51 South: Pineville, Mathews Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
NC 51 South: Pineville, Mathews Road
22
Turn straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
23
Turn left onto Dover Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dover Street
24
Turn left onto Price Street
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
Price Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Concord, NC · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pineville, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pineville, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Pineville, NC
Late night in Pineville on Saturday
Local time
3:34 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
54m 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 Pineville, NC covers 36.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord Parkway South, North Tryon Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 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 $5.72 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 Pineville, NC is easy. At 54m 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 Pineville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Concord, NC to Pineville, 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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