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

The driving distance from Boiling Springs, NC to Concord, NC is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
72.76 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.11 mi
99.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.11 mi
Kilometers
99.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.76 mi
Kilometers
117.09 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, May 14, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Boiling Springs
Thu, May 14, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boiling Springs
2026-05-14T16:46
Arrive Concord
Thu, May 14, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boiling Springs
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
Lowell
NC

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

From Boiling Springs
36.2 mi
00h 42m
To Concord
36.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

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 North Main Street

    2350 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Homestead Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Homestead Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Beaver Dam Church Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Beaver Dam Church Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Dam Church Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Beaver Dam Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Dixon Boulevard

    9.9 mi · 14 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

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

  8. 8

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

    572 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mallard Creek Church Road East

    1645 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Mallard Creek Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  20. 20

    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

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
18.4 mi · 25%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 24%
West Dixon Boulevard
9.86 mi · 14%
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.82 mi · 9%
Concord Parkway South
6.72 mi · 9%
Beaver Dam Church Road
2.78 mi · 4%
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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 42m from Boiling Springs
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boiling Springs and 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 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Boiling Springs and 36.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

6 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

26 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

51 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

74 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Concord. Straight-line distance: 62.11 mi (99.96 km).

Boiling Springs

#1 Boiling Springs

City in North Carolina, USA

Population4,674
Coordinates35.2542900, -81.6670400
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.667181, 35.254347)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.38 $22.77
Premium $4.78 $12.28 $24.56
Diesel $5.62 $14.45 $28.91

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Boiling Springs and Concord. The current time is 16:46:42.

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.