How far is Advance, NC from Davidson, NC?
The driving distance from Advance, NC to Davidson, NC is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Advance and Davidson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Advance and Davidson.
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Start on Peoples Creek Road
46 m · 6 sec · Peoples Creek Road
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Turn right
1768 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Cornatzer Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Cornatzer Road
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Turn right onto Milling Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Milling Road
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Turn right onto Sain Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sain Road
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Turn left
911 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road
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Take the ramp left
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 21 North
1491 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Williamson Road
1108 ft · 23 sec · Williamson Road
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Continue on Charlotte Highway
64 m · 4 sec · Charlotte Highway
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
1 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Turn right onto Mecklenburg Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Mecklenburg Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
768 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
2292 ft · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left
77 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Advance and Davidson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Yadkinville Road
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Advance and Sunny near Davidson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Advance to Davidson?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Advance and 26.5 miles from Davidson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Advance and Sunny near Davidson.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Advance and Davidson. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.35 km).
#1 Advance
Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9412500, -80.4092200 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Davidson
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,203 |
| Coordinates | 35.5023300, -80.8391200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Davidson (-80.83912, 35.50233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.75 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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