How far is Concord, NC from Burnsville, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Burnsville, NC is about 135 miles (217.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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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
125 m · 18 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Church Street Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Church Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Davidson Drive Northwest
1255 ft · 27 sec · Davidson Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Concord Parkway North
1884 ft · 35 sec · Concord Parkway North
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Turn right onto Davidson Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Davidson Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Sam Furr Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · Sam Furr Road
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Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2307 ft · 51 sec
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Take the ramp right toward NC 16 North: Newton
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Conover Boulevard East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight right
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 226: Marion, Shelby
1541 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
15 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peppers Creek Road
705 ft · 23 sec · Peppers Creek Road
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Turn right onto Altapass Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Altapass Highway
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Town Square
154 m · 29 sec · Town Square
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Turn right onto West Main Street
68 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
7 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Burnsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Conover Boulevard East
Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny 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 135 miles (217.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Connelly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Concord and 67.7 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Connelly Springs
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 Connelly Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 102.71 mi (165.3 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
Burnsville is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9173400, -82.3009600 |
| Altitude | 861 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnsville (-82.30096, 35.91734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $3.26 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
| Mid-grade | $3.69 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| Premium | $4.13 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.85 | $51.71 |
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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