How far is Concord, NC from Fairmont, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Fairmont, NC is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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.
Township in Richmond County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Fairmont.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
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Continue on Union Street South
2909 ft · 52 sec · Union Street South
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Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
1666 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway
2040 ft · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · American Indian Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1549 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Byrd Street
880 ft · 39 sec · Byrd Street
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Continue on Main Street
144 m · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Fairmont.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
American Indian Highway
Continue on American Indian Highway
22.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Concord and 64.1 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Cordova
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 Cordova.
Hamlet
Southern Pines
Dillon
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 104.29 mi (167.84 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 Fairmont
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,580 |
| Coordinates | 34.4968300, -79.1142000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmont (-79.1142, 34.49683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.90 | $35.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.60 | $43.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
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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