How far is Concord, NC from Cricket, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Cricket, NC is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 54m.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Cricket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Cricket.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 16 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Branchview Drive Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Branchview Drive Northeast
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Continue on Concord Lake Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Concord Lake Road
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Turn left onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
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Turn left onto West C Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West C Street
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Turn right onto North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Enochville Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Deal Road
1 km · 53 sec · Deal Road
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Continue on Deal Road
40 m · 3 sec · Deal Road
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakridge Farm Highway
1449 ft · 28 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Oak Ridge Farm Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway
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Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Overhead Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road
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Turn right onto Statesville Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway
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Turn straight onto Charlotte Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Charlotte Highway
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Turn left
986 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 North: Wilkesboro, Boone
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 26 min
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Turn slight right
121 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Curtis Bridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Curtis Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boone Trail
1.2 km · 2 min · Boone Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boone Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Cricket.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charlotte Highway
Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 00h 36m
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 Cricket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Cricket?
The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Concord and 42.9 miles from Cricket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Cricket.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Cricket. Straight-line distance: 62.88 mi (101.2 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 Cricket
Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,855 |
| Coordinates | 36.1715200, -81.1939800 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cricket (-81.19398, 36.17152)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
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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