How far is Concord, NC from Carolina Shores, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Carolina Shores, NC is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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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 Carolina Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Carolina Shores.
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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
22.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
1666 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway
2040 ft · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Front Street
1680 ft · 28 sec · Front Street
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard North
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harris Street
2 mi · 2 min · Harris Street
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Turn right
23.8 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 301 North
1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 301 North
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Turn left onto East Main Street
12.5 mi · 19 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West 3rd Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Nichols Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Nichols Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Nichols Street
2830 ft · 1 min · South Nichols Street
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Continue on Highway 76
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 76
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Keep slight right
24.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn straight
13.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn straight onto Sea Mountain Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sea Mountain Highway
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Turn left onto Highway 90
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 90
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Turn right onto US Highway 17
3.1 mi · 6 min · US Highway 17
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Turn slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Beach Drive Southwest
2288 ft · 49 sec · Beach Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
1 km · 2 min · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Carolina Shores Parkway
1304 ft · 57 sec · Carolina Shores Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Shores Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Carolina Shores.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 76
Keep slight right
24.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Concord and Rain Showers near Carolina Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Carolina Shores?
The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Concord and 91.2 miles from Carolina Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Concord and Rain Showers near Carolina Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Gibson
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 Gibson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Carolina Shores. Straight-line distance: 154.23 mi (248.21 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 Carolina Shores
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,802 |
| Coordinates | 33.9010100, -78.5805700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carolina Shores (-78.58057, 33.90101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.77 | $61.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.22 | $72.44 |
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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