How far is Concord, NC from Connelly Springs, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Connelly Springs, NC is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.85 mi
01h 41m
Flight
57.23 mi
92.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.23 mi
Kilometers
92.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.85 mi
Kilometers
110.8 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Connelly Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-17T20:21
Arrive Connelly Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Denver
NC

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

From Concord
34.4 mi
00h 50m
To Connelly Springs
34.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Connelly Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Connelly Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 18 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Church Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Davidson Drive Northwest

    1255 ft · 27 sec · Davidson Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Concord Parkway North

    1884 ft · 35 sec · Concord Parkway North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Davidson Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Davidson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Sam Furr Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2307 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward NC 16 North: Newton

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bethany Church Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bethany Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mount Olive Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mt Olive Church Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Conover Boulevard East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Conover Boulevard East

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Icard

    1747 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old N.C. Highway 10

    1954 ft · 53 sec · Old N.C. Highway 10

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Connelly Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 16 North
17.3 mi · 25%
Conover Boulevard East
15.9 mi · 23%
Sam Furr Road
15.3 mi · 22%
Davidson Highway
8.93 mi · 13%
Church Street Northeast
1.78 mi · 3%
Mount Olive Church Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NC 16 North

Merge slight left

17 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 50m from Concord
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Connelly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Connelly Springs?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Concord and 34.4 miles from Connelly Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Connelly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Denver, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver.

RAIL

Gastonia

32 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

37 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

37 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

54 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Connelly Springs. Straight-line distance: 57.23 mi (92.1 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
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#2 Connelly Springs

Town in North Carolina

Population1,648
Coordinates35.7429100, -81.5134300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Connelly Springs (-81.51343, 35.74291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.78 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $5.62 $13.67 $27.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Connelly Springs. The current time is 20:21:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.