How far is China Grove, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between China Grove and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between China Grove and Concord.
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Start on Patterson Street
25 m · 5 sec · Patterson Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
641 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Centerview Street
1945 ft · 54 sec · East Centerview Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1631 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
585 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
944 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 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 China Grove and Concord.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Centerview Street
Merge slight left
9.46 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving China Grove 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 China Grove to Concord?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from China Grove and 7.8 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around China Grove and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis
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 Kannapolis.
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Charlotte
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between China Grove and Concord. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.84 km).
#1 China Grove
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,249 |
| Coordinates | 35.5693100, -80.5817300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
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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