Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Mint Hill, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Mint Hill, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Concord to Mint Hill, you are looking at a straightforward 22.9-mile trip that typically takes about 31 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit within the Southeast. By utilizing the Governor James G Martin Freeway, Concord Parkway South, and Cabarrus Avenue West, you maintain a steady pace across the region. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you between these two North Carolina destinations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor James G Martin Freeway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| Concord Parkway South | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Cabarrus Avenue West | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Blair Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Tryon Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Matthews-Mint Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor James G Martin Freeway
— 10.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Mint Hill, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the left lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
4
Continue on Cabarrus Avenue West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 29
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Concord Parkway South
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 29
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tryon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 485 Inner South
8
Merge onto I 485
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Governor James G Martin Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 43
Toward NC 51: Mint Hill
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto NC 51
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Blair Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on NC 51
143 ft
·
7 sec
·
Matthews-Mint Hill Road
12
Turn left
128 ft
·
9 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 485 / Governor James G Martin Freeway
Merge onto I 485 / Governor James G Martin Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward NC 51: Mint Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward NC 51: Mint Hill
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NC 51 / Blair Road
Turn right onto NC 51 / Blair Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Mint Hill, NC
Late night in Mint Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
24 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
31m 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?
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 76% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 10.7 miles along the Governor James G Martin Freeway. The transition between these thoroughfares creates a consistent driving experience that favors speed over winding backroads. While you won't encounter technical terrain, the mix of freeway and arterial roads ensures the 31-minute drive remains predictable. Expect a functional, highway-centric environment that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Governor James G Martin Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor James G Martin Freeway and Concord Parkway South. You will hit about 9 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 22.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 10.2 miles (I 485 / Governor James G Martin Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Governor James G Martin Freeway. 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 Mint Hill, 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 10.2 miles (I 485 / Governor James G Martin Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mint Hill, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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