How far is Concord, NC from Foscoe, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Foscoe, NC is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.19 mi
02h 44m
Flight
84.33 mi
135.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.33 mi
Kilometers
135.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.19 mi
Kilometers
169.28 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foscoe
Sat, Nov 7, 1:59 PM EST
Return by in Concord
Sat, Nov 7, 4:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-11-07T11:15
Arrive Foscoe
Sat, Nov 7, 1:59 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EST
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
Newton
NC

City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States

From Concord
52.4 mi
01h 22m
To Foscoe
52.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph N
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Foscoe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Foscoe.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 18 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Church Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Davidson Drive Northwest

    1255 ft · 27 sec · Davidson Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Concord Parkway North

    1884 ft · 35 sec · Concord Parkway North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Davidson Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Davidson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Sam Furr Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2307 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward NC 16 North: Newton

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Smyre Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1063 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto McKay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McKay Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sigmon Dairy Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward NC 10: Newton

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    43.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sunset Drive

    778 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ransom Street

    98 m · 19 sec · Ransom Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    76 m · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Yonahlossee Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Yonahlossee Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cone Road

    55 m · 10 sec · Cone Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Shulls Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Shulls Mill Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shulls Mill Road

    2736 ft · 1 min · Shulls Mill Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto NC Highway 105 South

    1 mi · 2 min · NC Highway 105 South

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · NC Highway 105 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Foscoe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 10
43.9 mi · 42%
NC 16 North
17.3 mi · 16%
Sam Furr Road
15.3 mi · 15%
Davidson Highway
8.93 mi · 8%
Smyre Farm Road
3.22 mi · 3%
Old Turnpike Road
2.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NC 10

Merge slight left

43.7 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
01h 22m from Concord
Leave By
1:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Foscoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Foscoe?

The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Concord and 52.7 miles from Foscoe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Foscoe.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Gastonia

45 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

57 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

69 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Foscoe. Straight-line distance: 84.33 mi (135.71 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
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#2 Foscoe

Foscoe is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.1617900, -81.7656600
Altitude927
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Foscoe (-81.76566, 36.16179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.05 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.61
7.42 gal · 28.1 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.32 $12.31 $24.61
Mid-grade $3.77 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.20 $15.59 $31.19
Diesel $5.47 $20.28 $40.55

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Foscoe. The current time is 11:15:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.