How far is Unionville, NC from Jaars, NC?

The driving distance from Unionville, NC to Jaars, NC is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
23.38 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.46 mi
32.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.46 mi
Kilometers
32.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.38 mi
Kilometers
37.63 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jaars
Tue, Apr 14, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Unionville
Tue, Apr 14, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unionville
2026-04-14T22:24
Arrive Jaars
Tue, Apr 14, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Unionville
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
Monroe
NC

City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States

From Unionville
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Jaars
11.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Unionville and Jaars.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Unionville and Jaars.

  1. 1

    Start on Boyd Griffin Road

    47 m · 13 sec · Boyd Griffin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Unionville-Indian Trail Road

    82 m · 10 sec · East Unionville-Indian Trail Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Unionville Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Unionville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sikes Mill Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Sikes Mill Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Concord Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Concord Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Skyway Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Skyway Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on North Hayne Street

    147 m · 12 sec · North Hayne Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    849 ft · 23 sec · West Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Charlotte Avenue

    80 m · 9 sec · North Charlotte Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Waxhaw Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Waxhaw Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Waxhaw Highway

    21 m · 1 sec · Waxhaw Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Waxhaw Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Potter Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Potter Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Providence Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Old Providence Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Providence Road South

    1865 ft · 51 sec · Providence Road South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Davis Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Davis Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jaars Road

    1594 ft · 1 min · Jaars Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jaars Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unionville and Jaars.

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Waxhaw Highway
6.3 mi · 27%
Old Providence Road
3.14 mi · 13%
Sikes Mill Road
2.87 mi · 12%
Davis Road
2.85 mi · 12%
Concord Highway
2.06 mi · 9%
Skyway Drive
2.01 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Waxhaw Highway

Continue on Waxhaw Highway

3.66 mi · 00h 06m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 18m from Unionville
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Unionville and Sunny near Jaars.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unionville to Jaars?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Unionville and 11.7 miles from Jaars.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Unionville and Sunny near Jaars.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monroe, 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 Monroe.

RAIL

Charlotte

38 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

58 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

64 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

77 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unionville and Jaars. Straight-line distance: 20.46 mi (32.93 km).

Unionville

#1 Unionville

County seat of Union County, South Carolina

Population7,344
Coordinates35.0873700, -80.5089600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jaars

Township in Union County, North Carolina

Population597
Coordinates34.8637600, -80.7459000
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Unionville (-80.50896, 35.08737)
End: Jaars (-80.7459, 34.86376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.78 $3.92 $7.84
Diesel $5.62 $4.61 $9.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Unionville and Jaars. The current time is 22:24:54.

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.