Origin
Unionville, NC
Morning in Unionville on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Unionville, NC to Jaars, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Unionville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Jaars, NC
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Trip Overview
Unionville, NC to Jaars, NC is 23.4 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Waxhaw Highway and Old Providence Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in North Carolina. Expect a local driving experience, characterized by frequent turns rather than high-speed travel. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick local excursion or as a segment of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw Highway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Old Providence Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Sikes Mill Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Davis Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Concord Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Skyway Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Potter Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Franklin Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Waxhaw Highway
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unionville, NC and Jaars, NC.
1
Start on Boyd Griffin Road
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Boyd Griffin Road
2
Turn left onto East Unionville-Indian Trail Road
267 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Unionville-Indian Trail Road
3
Turn right onto Unionville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Unionville Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Sikes Mill Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Sikes Mill Road
5
Merge onto US 601
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 601
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyway Drive
7
Continue on NC 207
484 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Hayne Street
8
Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
9
Turn left onto North Charlotte Avenue
264 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Charlotte Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Franklin Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Franklin Street
11
Continue on Waxhaw Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Waxhaw Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto NC 75
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Waxhaw Highway
13
Continue on NC 75
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Waxhaw Highway
14
Turn left onto South Potter Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Potter Road
15
Continue on Old Providence Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Providence Road
16
Turn left onto Providence Road South
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Providence Road South
17
Turn right onto Davis Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Davis Road
18
Turn right onto Jaars Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jaars Road
19
Arrive at destination
Jaars Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Unionville-Indian Trail Road
Turn left onto East Unionville-Indian Trail Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Unionville Road
Turn right onto Unionville Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Sikes Mill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Sikes Mill Road
Navigation decision point
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 601 / Concord Highway
Merge onto US 601 / Concord Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Charlotte Avenue
Turn left onto North Charlotte Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Skyway Drive
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
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
Jaars, NC
Morning in Jaars on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
27 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
37m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on Waxhaw Highway. As you progress, the roads will likely transition between different local designations like Old Providence Road and Sikes Mill Road. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience, as this isn't a route where you can simply set the cruise control and zone out.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Waxhaw Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Unionville-Indian Trail Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (East Unionville-Indian Trail Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Unionville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Sikes Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Waxhaw Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Skyway Drive. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (East Unionville-Indian Trail Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Unionville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Sikes Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jaars, 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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