How far is Concord, NC from Mount Pleasant, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Mount Pleasant, NC is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.95 mi
00h 14m
Flight
8.23 mi
13.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.23 mi
Kilometers
13.25 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.95 mi
Kilometers
14.4 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-17T12:25
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Concord
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kannapolis
NC

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

From Concord
4.5 mi
00h 07m
To Mount Pleasant
4.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

    875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Mount Pleasant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corban Avenue Southeast
8.68 mi · 97%
Corban Avenue Southwest
0.17 mi · 2%
Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corban Avenue Southeast

Continue straight

4.8 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
8.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kannapolis
00h 07m from Concord
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Concord and 4.5 miles from Mount Pleasant.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kannapolis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kannapolis.

RAIL

Kannapolis

2 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

33 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Lexington

50 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 8.23 mi (13.25 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Pleasant

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population1,821
Coordinates35.3993100, -80.4359000
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Mount Pleasant (-80.4359, 35.39931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.54
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.27 $2.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.42 $2.83
Premium $4.78 $1.53 $3.06
Diesel $5.62 $1.80 $3.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 12:25:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.