How far is Boiling Springs, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Boiling Springs, NC to Concord, NC is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.23 mi
04h 37m
Flight
193.79 mi
311.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.79 mi
Kilometers
311.87 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.23 mi
Kilometers
409.14 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Boiling Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boiling Springs
2026-04-18T02:55
Arrive Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boiling Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fletcher
NC

Town in Henderson County, North Carolina

From Boiling Springs
127 mi
02h 18m
To Concord
127.3 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 Boiling Springs and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Boiling Springs Road

    3.8 mi · 15 min · Boiling Springs Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanging Dog Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Hanging Dog Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Joe Brown Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Joe Brown Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Texana Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Texana Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Joe Brown Highway

    111 m · 15 sec · Joe Brown Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Conaheeta Street

    2571 ft · 1 min · Conaheeta Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley River Avenue

    106 m · 8 sec · Valley River Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilson Street

    134 m · 11 sec · Wilson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hill Street

    2086 ft · 51 sec · Hill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Andrews Road

    1129 ft · 31 sec · Andrews Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bulldog Drive

    1603 ft · 43 sec · Bulldog Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US 19

    22.7 mi · 31 min · US 19

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 19

    9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19

  14. 14

    Turn left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

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

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

  19. 19

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

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

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

  25. 25

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

    572 ft · 8 sec

  26. 26

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

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Mallard Creek Church Road East

    1645 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Mallard Creek Church Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boiling Springs 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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
22.8 mi · 9%
US 19
22.7 mi · 9%
I 40 East
18.5 mi · 7%
Cameron Morrison Bridge
18.4 mi · 7%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 7%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

52.5 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.4 mi
193.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fletcher
02h 18m from Boiling Springs
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs to Concord?

The road trip is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km) and usually takes 04h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fletcher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127 miles from Boiling Springs and 127.3 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.53 one way or $71.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fletcher

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

64 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

74 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

88 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Concord. Straight-line distance: 193.79 mi (311.87 km).

Boiling Springs

#1 Boiling Springs

City in North Carolina, USA

Population4,617
Coordinates35.2059200, -84.0096300
Altitude616
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Boiling Springs Road (-84.009522, 35.205819)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.96 L · about $35.53
Round trip
$71.06
17.94 gal · 67.92 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.53 $71.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.73 $79.46
Premium $4.78 $42.86 $85.72
Diesel $5.62 $50.45 $100.89

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 Boiling Springs and Concord. The current time is 02:55:30.

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.