How far is Concord, NC from East Spencer, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to East Spencer, NC is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and East Spencer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and East Spencer.
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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
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street Northeast
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3113 ft · 1 min · Concord Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
18 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Salisbury, Albemarle
727 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury, Downtown
883 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto East Innes Street
1 km · 1 min · East Innes Street
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Turn right onto North Long Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Long Street
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Continue on South Long Es Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Long Es Street
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Turn right onto Weant Street
750 ft · 33 sec · Weant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Weant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and East Spencer.
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.
I 85 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
18 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Partly Sunny near East Spencer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to East Spencer?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Concord and 12.2 miles from East Spencer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Partly Sunny near East Spencer.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
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 China Grove.
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Lexington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and East Spencer. Straight-line distance: 20.64 mi (33.22 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 East Spencer
City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 35.6818100, -80.4322800 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Spencer (-80.43228, 35.68181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
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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