How far is Bethel, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Bethel, NC to Concord, NC is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.27 mi
01h 49m
Flight
95.94 mi
154.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.94 mi
Kilometers
154.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.27 mi
Kilometers
179.07 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
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
Archdale
NC

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

From Bethel
55.4 mi
00h 54m
To Concord
55.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Law Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Law Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    37.8 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

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

    944 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
65.6 mi · 59%
Law Road
41.7 mi · 37%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 2%
US 29 South
0.85 mi · 1%
Cabarrus Avenue West
0.19 mi
US 29
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Keep slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Archdale
00h 54m from Bethel
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethel and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Archdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Bethel and 55.9 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethel and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Archdale

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

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

RAIL

High Point

6 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

21 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

27 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

30 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Concord. Straight-line distance: 95.94 mi (154.4 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

Population1,614
Coordinates36.4534700, -79.4516900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Law Road (-79.451649, 36.453476)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.86 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.13
7.86 gal · 29.72 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.57 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.41 $34.81
Premium $4.78 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.62 $22.10 $44.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Concord. The current time is 01:06:16.

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.