Origin
Huntersville, NC
Late night in Huntersville on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntersville, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntersville, NC
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Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Huntersville and Concord, North Carolina, expect a short 18.5-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this commute within the Southeast. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a straightforward alternative for navigating between these two cities. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection for your daily travel needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson Highway | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Ramah Church Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Church Street North | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 85 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Sam Furr Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Concord Parkway North | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Old Statesville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Old Statesville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Davidson Highway
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on NC 115
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Old Statesville Road
2
Continue on North Old Statesville Road
173 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
3
Enter roundabout onto NC 115
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
4
Continue on NC 115
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Ramah Church Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ramah Church Road
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Ramah Church Road
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ramah Church Road
7
Continue on Ramah Church Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramah Church Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto NC 73
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Furr Road
9
Continue on NC 73
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 85 North: Salisbury
11
Merge onto I 85
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto US 29; US 601
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ramah Church Road
Turn right onto Ramah Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord...
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Down...
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:27 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
29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind on this 18.5-mile stretch. You will primarily navigate via Davidson Highway, Ramah Church Road, and Church Street North, which account for a highway share of only 15%. Your longest stretch of consistent driving occurs over 6.2 miles along Davidson Highway, after which the road profile shifts into more frequent local turns. This route feels less like a highway sprint and more like a deliberate, winding transition between neighboring towns. Stay alert behind the wheel, as the road’s personality is defined by these technical, local segments rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Davidson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Ramah Church Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Ramah Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Huntersville, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
14.9 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 6.2 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 Concord, 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 0.7 miles (Ramah Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, 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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