How far is Chadbourn, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Chadbourn, NC to Concord, NC is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Small settlement in a rural area
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chadbourn and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chadbourn and Concord.
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Start on West Railroad Avenue
45 m · 13 sec · West Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto South Brown Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Brown Street
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Continue on Joe Brown Highway North
2 mi · 3 min · Joe Brown Highway North
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Take the ramp left
1036 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Turn right
1723 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
24.9 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward Union Street South
3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South
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Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast
3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chadbourn and Concord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Indian Highway
Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chadbourn and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chadbourn to Concord?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Hamlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Chadbourn and 69.7 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chadbourn and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Hamlet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamlet.
Hamlet
Southern Pines
Dillon
Fayetteville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chadbourn and Concord. Straight-line distance: 124.63 mi (200.57 km).
#1 Chadbourn
City in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,699 |
| Coordinates | 34.3221100, -78.8269700 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.18 | $56.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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