How far is Avery Creek, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Avery Creek, NC to Concord, NC is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.76 mi
02h 23m
Flight
112.71 mi
181.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.71 mi
Kilometers
181.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.76 mi
Kilometers
216.88 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Apr 25, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Avery Creek
Sat, Apr 25, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avery Creek
2026-04-25T12:40
Arrive Concord
Sat, Apr 25, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avery Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dover
NC

Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States

From Avery Creek
67.1 mi
01h 11m
To Concord
67.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avery Creek and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on McDonald Road

    24 m · 5 sec · McDonald Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Averys Creek Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Averys Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brevard Road

    1063 ft · 25 sec · Brevard Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Long Shoals Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Shoals Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Mallard Creek Church Road East

    1645 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Mallard Creek Church Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
30 mi · 22%
Cameron Morrison Bridge
18.4 mi · 14%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 13%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 13%
James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 11%
West Dixon Boulevard
12.4 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

18.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 11m from Avery Creek
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avery Creek and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avery Creek to Concord?

The road trip is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Avery Creek and 67.7 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.85 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Avery Creek and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Downtown Shelby Fountain Park

Shelby , NC
17876, Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Park
Shelby City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Shelby City Hall

Shelby , NC
300 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,City administration,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Gastonia

37 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

51 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

68 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

89 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avery Creek and Concord. Straight-line distance: 112.71 mi (181.39 km).

Avery Creek

#1 Avery Creek

Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Population1,950
Coordinates35.4634500, -82.5826200
Altitude670
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: McDonald Road (-82.582617, 35.463451)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18 L · about $18.85
Round trip
$37.71
9.52 gal · 36 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.85 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.08 $42.16
Premium $4.78 $22.74 $45.49
Diesel $5.62 $26.77 $53.54

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Avery Creek and Concord. The current time is 12:40:03.

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.