How far is Concord, NC from Flat Rock, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Flat Rock, NC is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
Incorporated town in Davidson County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Flat Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Flat Rock.
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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
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem
52.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Andy Griffith Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway
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Turn right onto Charlie Norman Road
99 m · 6 sec · Charlie Norman Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Westfield Road
2932 ft · 1 min · Westfield Road
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Turn left onto Midway Street
140 m · 20 sec · Midway Street
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Continue on Welcome Baptist Church Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Welcome Baptist Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamburg Street
2529 ft · 2 min · Hamburg Street
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane
28 m · 6 sec · Lovers Lane
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Flat Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 285 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem
52.6 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Concord and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Flat Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Flat Rock?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Concord and 47.6 miles from Flat Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Flat Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Midway
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 Midway.
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 76.25 mi (122.71 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 Flat Rock
Township in Surry County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 36.5123600, -80.5697800 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flat Rock (-80.56978, 36.51236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.05 | $32.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
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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