How far is Concord, NC from Cordova, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Cordova, NC is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.44 mi
01h 35m
Flight
54.91 mi
88.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.91 mi
Kilometers
88.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.44 mi
Kilometers
106.93 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cordova
Sun, May 3, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sun, May 3, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-03T08:24
Arrive Cordova
Sun, May 3, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnsville
NC

Township in Anson County, North Carolina

From Concord
33.2 mi
00h 47m
To Cordova
33.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
71°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Cordova.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

    875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Street South

    2909 ft · 52 sec · Union Street South

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1666 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2040 ft · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    1.4 km · 57 sec · G R Kindley Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Galestown Road, Zion Church Road

    1452 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Cordova

    44 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Galestown Road

    1167 ft · 27 sec · Galestown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Zion Church Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Zion Church Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 1st Street

    1005 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Ledbetter Street

    1586 ft · 38 sec · Ledbetter Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ledbetter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
31.9 mi · 48%
Andrew Jackson Highway
11.3 mi · 17%
West Caswell Street
2.37 mi · 4%
Branchview Drive Southeast
2.34 mi · 4%
Zion Church Road
0.89 mi · 1%
G R Kindley Freeway
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

Continue straight

22.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 47m from Concord
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Concord and Sunny near Cordova.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Cordova?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Concord and 33.2 miles from Cordova.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Concord and Sunny near Cordova.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burnsville, 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 Burnsville.

RAIL

Kannapolis

55 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

55 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Hamlet

56 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Salisbury

65 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Cordova. Straight-line distance: 54.91 mi (88.37 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 Cordova

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

Population1,775
Coordinates34.9129300, -79.8220000
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Cordova (-79.822, 34.91293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.41 $20.82
Premium $4.78 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $5.62 $13.22 $26.43

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Cordova. The current time is 08:24:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.