How far is Concord, NC from Mount Holly, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Mount Holly, NC is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Mount Holly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Mount Holly.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 20 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West
26 m · 2 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Concord Parkway South
6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South
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Continue on North Tryon Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 485 Outer North
1573 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
2414 ft · 30 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
7.9 mi · 8 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Newton, Brookshire Boulevard
2259 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Brookshire Boulevard
77 m · 8 sec · Brookshire Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward Mount Holly-Huntersville Road west
1081 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
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Continue on Mount Holly Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on East Charlotte Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Charlotte Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Mount Holly.
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.
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
7.9 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Clear near Mount Holly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Mount Holly?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Concord and 14.7 miles from Mount Holly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Mostly Clear near Mount Holly.
Stop Ideas Near Huntersville
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 Huntersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Mount Holly. Straight-line distance: 25.64 mi (41.27 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Holly
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
| Population | 16,415 |
| Coordinates | 35.2981900, -81.0159100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Holly (-81.01591, 35.29819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.96 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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