How far is Concord, NC from Pineville, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Pineville, NC is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Pineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Pineville.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street
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Continue on North Tryon Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street
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Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Mallard Creek Church Road
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Turn left onto I 85 South
1532 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Jeff Gordon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 21: Statesville, Columbia
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South, US 21 South: Columbia
914 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto I-77 South
4.2 mi · 6 min · I-77 South
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Continue on Bill Lee Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bill Lee Freeway
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Continue on General Paul R Younts Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · General Paul R Younts Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville, James G Martin Freeway
2916 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer, I 485 North Inner: Pineville, Huntersville
1288 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Outer: Martin Freeway, Pineville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 51 South: Pineville, Mathews Road
1791 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dover Street
1036 ft · 52 sec · Dover Street
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Turn left onto Price Street
96 m · 14 sec · Price Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Price Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Pineville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jeff Gordon Expressway
Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway
7.1 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Pineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Pineville?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Concord and 18.3 miles from Pineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Pineville.
Stop Ideas Near Charlotte
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 Charlotte.
Charlotte
Gastonia
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.91 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 Pineville
Pineville is a city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
| Population | 9,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.0832000, -80.8923000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pineville (-80.8923, 35.0832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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