Origin
Pilot Mountain, NC
Evening in Pilot Mountain on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pilot Mountain, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
84.4 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pilot Mountain, NC
Anna McDonald
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pilot Mountain, NC to Concord, NC covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Key Street, the route, John Gold Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 84.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 84.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Key Street 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 Pilot Mountain, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Pilot Mountain, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Key Street | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | — | — |
| US 29 | — | — |
| US 29 South | — | — |
| Church Street North | — | — |
| Cabarrus Avenue West | — | — |
| Spring Street Southwest | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Key Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pilot Mountain, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on North Key Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Key Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Key Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Key Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto South Key Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Key Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
5
Exit the roundabout
220 ft
·
4 sec
6
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
7
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
16 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
36 mi
·
41 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
9
Merge slight left
4.0 mi
·
4 min
10
Continue straight
25 mi
·
26 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
13
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
14
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
15
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
410 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Pilot Mountain, NC · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Pilot Mountain, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.20 one way
$26.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.62 | $31.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, NC
Evening in Concord on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Midway, NC
42 mi in
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
23 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
1h 26m 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 Pilot Mountain, NC to Concord, NC covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Key Street, the route, John Gold Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.2 miles from Pilot Mountain, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.20 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 Pilot Mountain, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Pilot Mountain, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pilot Mountain, NC to Concord, 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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