How far is Davidson, NC from Advance, NC?
The driving distance from Davidson, NC to Advance, NC is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 10m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davidson and Advance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davidson and Advance.
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Start on the route
32 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
134 m · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2255 ft · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
768 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Mecklenburg Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mecklenburg Highway
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Turn left onto Langtree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Langtree Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 North, US 21 North: Statesville
812 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
2332 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
1849 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road
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Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
911 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Sain Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Milling Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Milling Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cornatzer Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Cornatzer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1768 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Peoples Creek Road
46 m · 4 sec · Peoples Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peoples Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidson and Advance.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 North
Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 00h 22m
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 Davidson and Sunny near Advance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davidson to Advance?
The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 26.6 miles from Davidson and 26.6 miles from Advance.
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 14.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davidson and Sunny near Advance.
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 Davidson and Advance. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.35 km).
#1 Davidson
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,203 |
| Coordinates | 35.5023300, -80.8391200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Advance
Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9412500, -80.4092200 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Advance (-80.40922, 35.94125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 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 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
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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