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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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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 20 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West
26 m · 2 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Concord Parkway South
6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South
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Continue on North Tryon Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 485 Outer North
1573 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
2414 ft · 30 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
7.9 mi · 8 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 273: Belmont, Mount Holly
1695 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Beatty Drive
149 m · 18 sec · Beatty Drive
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Continue on Park Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn right onto Catawba Street
1572 ft · 39 sec · Catawba Street
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Turn left onto Glenway Street
108 m · 18 sec · Glenway Street
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Belmont.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.28 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belmont
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 12,622 |
| Coordinates | 35.2429200, -81.0373000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belmont (-81.0373, 35.24292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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