How far is Concord, NC from Advance, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Advance, NC is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
53.3 mi
01h 09m
Flight
38.03 mi
61.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.03 mi
Kilometers
61.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.3 mi
Kilometers
85.78 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Advance
Tue, Apr 14, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Tue, Apr 14, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-14T19:02
Arrive Advance
Tue, Apr 14, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
Spencer
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Concord
26.7 mi
00h 34m
To Advance
26.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 18 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street Northeast

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3113 ft · 1 min · Concord Parkway North

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Lexington, Mocksville

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mocksville Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Mocksville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Peoples Creek Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Peoples Creek Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peoples Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Advance.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
29.1 mi · 55%
Mocksville Road
9.8 mi · 18%
I 285 North
5.46 mi · 10%
Church Street Northeast
2.18 mi · 4%
Concord Parkway North
0.59 mi · 1%
US 64
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 34m from Concord
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Advance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Concord and 26.7 miles from Advance.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

3 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

22 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Kannapolis

27 mi away
201 South Main St.
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Advance. Straight-line distance: 38.03 mi (61.21 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
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#2 Advance

Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9412500, -80.4092200
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Advance (-80.40922, 35.94125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.33 $16.65
Premium $4.78 $8.98 $17.97
Diesel $5.62 $10.57 $21.15

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Advance. The current time is 19:02:50.

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.