How far is Pilot Mountain, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Pilot Mountain, NC to Concord, NC is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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 01h 26m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pilot Mountain and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pilot Mountain and Concord.
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Start on North Key Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Key Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Key Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Key Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Key Street
531 ft · 11 sec · South Key Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
67 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp straight
865 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
35.6 mi · 41 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
24.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
944 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pilot Mountain and Concord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
35.6 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Pilot Mountain and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pilot Mountain to Concord?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Welcome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Pilot Mountain and 42.3 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Pilot Mountain and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Welcome
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 Welcome.
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pilot Mountain and Concord. Straight-line distance: 67.84 mi (109.18 km).
#1 Pilot Mountain
City in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,408 |
| Coordinates | 36.3865300, -80.4695000 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
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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