How far is Davidson, NC from Tryon, NC?
The driving distance from Davidson, NC to Tryon, NC is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States
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 Davidson and Tryon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davidson and Tryon.
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Start on the route
32 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
134 m · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1106 ft · 50 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Patterson Court Circle
1985 ft · 1 min · Patterson Court Circle
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Turn right onto Glasgow Street
737 ft · 31 sec · Glasgow Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
160 m · 19 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Griffith Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Griffith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street
35 m · 5 sec · Griffith Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street
677 ft · 24 sec · Griffith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street
39 m · 5 sec · Griffith Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street
149 m · 18 sec · Griffith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street
18 m · 2 sec · Griffith Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street
569 ft · 20 sec · Griffith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 77 South: Charlotte
67 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 77 South: Charlotte
1121 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-77 South
1.4 km · 1 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Continue on I 77 South
2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South
2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South
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Continue on I-77 South
1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · I-77 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Matthews
1201 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer: Pineville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgewood Road, Bessemer City
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Edgewood Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Edgewood Road
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Continue on Athenia Place
1385 ft · 28 sec · Athenia Place
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Continue on East Alabama Avenue
1407 ft · 30 sec · East Alabama Avenue
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
660 ft · 21 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 14th Street
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Continue on Tryon Courthouse Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tryon Courthouse Road
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Turn right onto Tryon School Road
21 m · 3 sec · Tryon School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tryon School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidson and Tryon.
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 85 South
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Mostly Clear near Tryon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davidson to Tryon?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Davidson and 24 miles from Tryon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davidson and Mostly Clear near Tryon.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davidson and Tryon. Straight-line distance: 29.42 mi (47.34 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 Tryon
Tryon is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3398600, -81.3220300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tryon (-81.32203, 35.33986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.32 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
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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