Origin
Concord, NC
Morning in Concord on Friday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Cornelius, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Cornelius, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NC to Cornelius, NC covers 19.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Davidson Highway, Sam Furr Road, Mayes Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on Davidson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson Highway | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Sam Furr Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Mayes Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Church Street Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Old Statesville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Concord Parkway North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Davidson Drive Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Davidson Highway
— 8.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Cornelius, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
17 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NC 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Davidson Drive Northwest
5
Turn left onto US 29; US 601; NC 73
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto NC 73
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NC 73
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NC 73
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Furr Road
9
Turn right onto Mayes Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mayes Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto NC 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Statesville Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on NC 115
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn left onto Legion Street
431 ft
·
19 sec
·
Legion Street
13
Arrive at destination
Legion Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North
Turn left onto US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NC 73 / Davidson Highway
Turn right onto NC 73 / Davidson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
NC 115 / Old Statesville Road
At end of road, turn right onto NC 115 / Old Statesville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.64 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Cornelius, NC
Morning in Cornelius on Friday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
20 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
19.1 mi in 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Davidson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cabarrus Avenue West.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
814 ft
605 ft
Total Climb
391 ft
Total Descent
290 ft
Highest Point
814 ft
~17.7 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Concord, NC
Full guide →Founded 1796
Concord is a city in North Carolina and fast-growing bedroom community of the major city of Charlotte. In 2020, the population was around 107,000, making it the second largest city of the Charlotte Metro.
Top landmarks
- • Barber–Scotia College — historically black college in Concord, North Carolina
Arriving in Cornelius, NC
Full guide →Founded 1893
Cornelius is a small town in central North Carolina. It is a northern suburb of Charlotte, located inside the northern boundary of Mecklenburg County. It is on Lake Norman and offers the opportunity for outdoor activities such as boating and hiking.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Davidson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cornelius, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cornelius, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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