How far is Concord, NC from Asheboro, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Asheboro, NC is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
51.51 mi
01h 12m
Flight
47.85 mi
77.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.85 mi
Kilometers
77.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.51 mi
Kilometers
82.89 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheboro
Tue, Apr 21, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Tue, Apr 21, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-21T12:53
Arrive Asheboro
Tue, Apr 21, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
New London
NC

Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

From Concord
25.7 mi
00h 36m
To Asheboro
25.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

    875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1295 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Albemarle Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Albemarle Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Park Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Park Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sunset Avenue

    1861 ft · 54 sec · Sunset Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Fayetteville Street

    830 ft · 27 sec · South Fayetteville Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fayetteville Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corban Avenue Southeast
48.8 mi · 95%
Albemarle Road
1.12 mi · 2%
South Park Street
0.84 mi · 2%
Sunset Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
Corban Avenue Southwest
0.17 mi
South Fayetteville Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Corban Avenue Southeast

Merge slight left

40.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
00h 36m from Concord
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Asheboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Concord and 25.8 miles from Asheboro.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Asheboro.

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

33 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

37 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

42 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

59 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Asheboro. Straight-line distance: 47.85 mi (77.01 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Asheboro

#2 Asheboro

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population26,023
Coordinates35.7079100, -79.8136400
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Asheboro (-79.81364, 35.70791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $7.21
Round trip
$14.42
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.21 $14.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.06 $16.12
Premium $4.78 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $5.62 $10.24 $20.47

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Asheboro. The current time is 12:53:23.

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.