Trip from Huntersville, NC to Concord, NC

Drive Time

30m

Distance

16.9 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Downtown Concord, NC, NC

Photo: C k

Trip Overview

The drive from Huntersville, NC to Concord, NC covers 16.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Old Statesville Road, Ramah Church Road, Sam Furr Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

8.4 miles from Huntersville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 16.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Old Statesville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Old Statesville Road Unavailable Refreshing
Ramah Church Road Unavailable Refreshing
Sam Furr Road Unavailable Refreshing
Davidson Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 85 North Unavailable Refreshing
US 29 Unavailable Refreshing
US 29 South Unavailable Refreshing
Concord Parkway North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Old Statesville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville, NC and Concord, NC.

1

Start on South Old Statesville Road

0.5 mi · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road
2

Continue on North Old Statesville Road

174 ft · 6 sec · North Old Statesville Road
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Old Statesville Road

200 ft · 7 sec · North Old Statesville Road
4

Exit the roundabout onto North Old Statesville Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Old Statesville Road
5

Turn right onto Ramah Church Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ramah Church Road
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

157 ft · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road
7

Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto Sam Furr Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sam Furr Road
9

Continue on Davidson Highway

6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
10

Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 85 North: Salisbury
11

Merge slight left

2.1 mi · 2 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
13

Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown

0.1 mi · 19 sec · US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
14

Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

0.6 mi · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North
15

Turn straight onto Church Street North

2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Street North
16

Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
17

Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

410 ft · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.4 miles from Huntersville, NC, or about 15m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16.9 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.4 miles or 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Huntersville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Huntersville, NC

This is one driving day of about 16.9 miles and 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntersville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.4 mi from Huntersville, NC · 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cornelius, NC

8 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

Cornelius, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cornelius, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.4 miles from Huntersville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Concord, NC

The final approach into Concord, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Concord, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.64 one way

$5.27 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $2.95 $5.89
premium $4.78 $3.18 $6.36
diesel $5.62 $3.74 $7.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Huntersville, NC

Morning in Huntersville on Saturday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Concord, NC

Morning in Concord on Saturday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Cornelius, NC

8 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

30m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Huntersville, NC to Concord, NC covers 16.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Old Statesville Road, Ramah Church Road, Sam Furr Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Huntersville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 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.

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