How far is Concord, NC from Belmont, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Belmont, NC is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
34.23 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.14 mi
45.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.14 mi
Kilometers
45.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.23 mi
Kilometers
55.09 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Sun, Apr 12, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sun, Apr 12, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-12T09:53
Arrive Belmont
Sun, Apr 12, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Huntersville
NC

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

From Concord
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Belmont
17.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 20 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    26 m · 2 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  6. 6

    Continue on North Tryon Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 485 Outer North

    1573 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    2414 ft · 30 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard

    2308 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 273: Belmont, Mount Holly

    1695 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Beatty Drive

    149 m · 18 sec · Beatty Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Catawba Street

    1572 ft · 39 sec · Catawba Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Glenway Street

    108 m · 18 sec · Glenway Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Craig Lawing Freeway
10.3 mi · 30%
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
7.9 mi · 23%
Concord Parkway South
6.73 mi · 20%
I 85 South
3.25 mi · 9%
Cabarrus Avenue West
1.93 mi · 6%
North Tryon Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Craig Lawing Freeway

Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway

10.3 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntersville
00h 23m from Concord
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Huntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Concord and 17.1 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Huntersville

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

19 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

22 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

33 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

45 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.28 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Belmont

City in North Carolina, United States

Population12,622
Coordinates35.2429200, -81.0373000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Belmont (-81.0373, 35.24292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.59
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.79 $9.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.78 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $5.62 $6.81 $13.61

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Belmont. The current time is 09:53:18.

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.