How far is Concord, NC from Cornelius, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Cornelius, NC is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Cornelius.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Cornelius.
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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
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sam Furr Road
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Turn right onto Mayes Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mayes Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Statesville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Statesville Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Legion Street
131 m · 19 sec · Legion Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Legion Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Cornelius.
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.
Davidson Highway
Continue on Davidson Highway
6.06 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Cornelius.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Cornelius?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Concord and 9.6 miles from Cornelius.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Cornelius.
Stop Ideas Near Huntersville
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 Huntersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Cornelius. Straight-line distance: 16.57 mi (26.67 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 Cornelius
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 30,804 |
| Coordinates | 35.4868000, -80.8600700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cornelius (-80.86007, 35.4868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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