How far is Huntersville, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Concord, NC is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
16.86 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.71 mi
23.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.71 mi
Kilometers
23.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.86 mi
Kilometers
27.13 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-04-18T01:56
Arrive Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntersville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Kannapolis
NC

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

From Huntersville
9.2 mi
00h 15m
To Concord
7.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph W
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on South Old Statesville Road

    2617 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Old Statesville Road

    53 m · 6 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Old Statesville Road

    61 m · 7 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Old Statesville Road

    937 ft · 23 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ramah Church Road

    3162 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sam Furr Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown

    762 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Davidson Highway
6.18 mi · 37%
Ramah Church Road
3.72 mi · 22%
I 85 North
2.37 mi · 14%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 13%
Sam Furr Road
1.9 mi · 11%
Concord Parkway North
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Davidson Highway

Continue on Davidson Highway

6.18 mi · 00h 09m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kannapolis
00h 15m from Huntersville
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Concord?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 9.2 miles from Huntersville and 7.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

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 Huntersville and Concord. Straight-line distance: 14.71 mi (23.68 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.67
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.34 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.61 $5.23
Premium $4.78 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.62 $3.32 $6.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Concord. The current time is 01:56:19.

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.