How far is Concord, NC from Burnsville, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Burnsville, NC is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Burnsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Burnsville.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
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Continue on Union Street South
2909 ft · 52 sec · Union Street South
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Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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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 Burnsville.
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.
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
9.6 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.
Clear leaving Concord and Sunny near Burnsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Burnsville?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Locust is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Concord and 17.6 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Concord and Sunny near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Locust
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 Locust.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 27.96 mi (44.99 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 Burnsville
Township in Anson County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,643 |
| Coordinates | 35.1123700, -80.2445100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnsville (-80.24451, 35.11237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
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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