How far is Concord, NC from Clinton, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Clinton, NC is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Clinton.
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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
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street Northeast
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3113 ft · 1 min · Concord Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601 North: Jake Alexandar Boulevard
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 601 North: Salisbury National Cemetery, Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Jake Alexander Boulevard South
4.4 mi · 8 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard South
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Continue on Jake Alexander Boulevard North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Cherry Hill Road
2324 ft · 1 min · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Point Road
4.1 mi · 16 min · Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Clinton.
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.
I 85 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
16.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Clinton?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Granite Quarry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Concord and 18.4 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Granite Quarry
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 Granite Quarry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 24.99 mi (40.22 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 Clinton
City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,332 |
| Coordinates | 35.7568100, -80.4600600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-80.46006, 35.75681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
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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