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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.82 mi
01h 54m
Flight
62.88 mi
101.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.88 mi
Kilometers
101.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.82 mi
Kilometers
138.11 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cricket
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Cricket
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Concord
42.9 mi
00h 57m
To Cricket
42.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 16 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Branchview Drive Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Branchview Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Concord Lake Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Concord Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West C Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West C Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Enochville Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Enochville Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Deal Road

    1 km · 53 sec · Deal Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Deal Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Deal Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakridge Farm Highway

    1449 ft · 28 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Ridge Farm Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Overhead Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mazeppa Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Statesville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Charlotte Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Charlotte Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    986 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421 North: Wilkesboro, Boone

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    121 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Curtis Bridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Curtis Bridge Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boone Trail

    1.2 km · 2 min · Boone Trail

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charlotte Highway
35.9 mi · 42%
US 421 North
22.2 mi · 26%
North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi · 4%
Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
3.14 mi · 4%
Branchview Drive Northeast
2.6 mi · 3%
West C Street
2.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 57m from Concord
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Cricket. Straight-line distance: 62.88 mi (101.2 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Cricket

#2 Cricket

Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA

Population1,855
Coordinates36.1715200, -81.1939800
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Cricket (-81.19398, 36.17152)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.00
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Cricket. The current time is 07:52:48.

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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.