Origin
Pineville, NC
Morning in Pineville on Friday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pineville, 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
53m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pineville, NC
Michael Ken
Concord, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 35.4-mile drive from Pineville, NC, to Concord, NC, is a straightforward trip that should take you about 53 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes Julius Chambers Highway, Concord Parkway South, and General Paul R Younts Expressway, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's a short journey within the Southeast region of North Carolina, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; it's perfect for a quick commute or a short excursion. Consider this drive for its efficiency and ease.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Your journey will be a mixed drive, with 52% of the route on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.1 miles on Julius Chambers Highway, which breaks up any potential monotony. As you progress, expect a blend of faster-paced highway sections and potentially more localized roads as you approach your destination. This variety means you'll likely encounter different driving conditions, from cruising at higher speeds to navigating more typical town or city approaches.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Julius Chambers Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Dover Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dover Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Downs Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Dover Street
Turn right onto Dover Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Downs Road
Turn right onto Downs Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 85 North: Greensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward I 85 North: Greensboro
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Mallard Creek Church Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46A
Toward Mallard Creek Church Road East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pineville, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Mallard Creek Church Road East along the way.
Mallard Creek Church Road East
23.2 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Chambers Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Concord Parkway South | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| General Paul R Younts Expressway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I-77 North | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Bill Lee Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Tryon Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Cabarrus Avenue West | 2 mi | 3m |
| Downs Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Julius Chambers Highway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pineville, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Price Street
313 ft
·
16 sec
·
Price Street
2
Turn right onto Dover Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dover Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NC 51
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NC 51
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Rock Hill-Pineville Road
5
Turn right onto Downs Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Downs Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Westinghouse Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westinghouse Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 77 North, US 21 North: Charlotte
8
Merge onto I 77; US 21
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
General Paul R Younts Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 77; US 21
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Bill Lee Freeway
10
Continue on I 77; US 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 77; US 21
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bill Lee Freeway
12
Continue on I 77; US 21
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I-77 North
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 13A
Toward I 85 North: Greensboro
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greensboro
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
this road
Exit 13A
17
Merge onto I 85
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Julius Chambers Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 46A
Toward Mallard Creek Church Road East
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Mallard Creek Church Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto US 29
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Tryon Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 29
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Concord Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the right lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
156 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
24
Continue on Cabarrus Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
25
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Pineville, NC · 26m 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Pineville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Concord, 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
$5.54 one way
$11.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.05 | $12.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Concord on Friday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Pineville, NC to Concord, NC covers 35.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Julius Chambers Highway, Concord Parkway South, General Paul R Younts Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Pineville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.54 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dover Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Downs Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pineville, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Mallard Creek Church Road East along the way.
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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