How far is Burnsville, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Burnsville, NC to Concord, NC is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.25 mi
02h 45m
Flight
102.71 mi
165.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.71 mi
Kilometers
165.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.25 mi
Kilometers
228.93 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Tue, Nov 10, 11:27 PM EST
Return by in Burnsville
Wed, Nov 11, 2:12 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnsville
2026-11-10T20:41
Arrive Concord
Tue, Nov 10, 11:27 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnsville
9:30 PM EST
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
Icard
NC

Township in Burke County, North Carolina

From Burnsville
68 mi
01h 22m
To Concord
74.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    122 m · 19 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avery Street

    122 m · 20 sec · Avery Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    98 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Town Square

    159 m · 32 sec · Town Square

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    120 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    14.1 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Altapass Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Altapass Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road

    705 ft · 22 sec · Peppers Creek Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Peppers Creek Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Peppers Creek Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    15.3 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    43.7 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70

    873 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East

    2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mount Olive Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bethany Church Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto NC 16

    17.3 mi · 23 min · NC 16

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 33 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

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

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

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

    762 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 38 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnsville 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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peppers Creek Road
49.5 mi · 35%
NC 16
17.3 mi · 12%
Altapass Highway
4.54 mi · 3%
Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.38 mi · 2%
I 85 North
2.37 mi · 2%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Peppers Creek Road

Merge slight left

43.7 mi · 00h 49m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Icard
01h 22m from Burnsville
Leave By
1:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burnsville and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Icard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Burnsville and 74.3 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burnsville and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Icard

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

58 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

80 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

81 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

92 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and Concord. Straight-line distance: 102.71 mi (165.3 km).

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#1 Burnsville

Burnsville is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9173400, -82.3009600
Altitude861
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Street (-82.300971, 35.91734)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19 L · about $16.36
Round trip
$32.71
10.04 gal · 38 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.26 $16.36 $32.71
Mid-grade $3.69 $18.53 $37.06
Premium $4.13 $20.72 $41.45
Diesel $5.42 $27.21 $54.42

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Burnsville and Concord. The current time is 20:41:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.