How far is Concord, NC from Gamewell, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Gamewell, NC is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Gamewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Gamewell.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · Church Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Davidson Drive Northwest
1255 ft · 27 sec · Davidson Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Concord Parkway North
1884 ft · 35 sec · Concord Parkway North
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Turn right onto Davidson Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Davidson Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Sam Furr Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · Sam Furr Road
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Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2307 ft · 51 sec
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Take the ramp right toward NC 16 North: Newton
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1063 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto McKay Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · McKay Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sigmon Dairy Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
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Turn sharp left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right toward NC 10: Newton
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southwest Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · Southwest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Morganton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Morganton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gamewell School Road
18 m · 2 sec · Gamewell School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gamewell School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Gamewell.
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.
NC 10
Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 00h 28m
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 Sunny near Gamewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Gamewell?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Maiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Concord and 40.1 miles from Gamewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Gamewell.
Stop Ideas Near Maiden
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 Maiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Gamewell. Straight-line distance: 65.25 mi (105.01 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 Gamewell
City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,993 |
| Coordinates | 35.8693000, -81.5962100 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gamewell (-81.59621, 35.8693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
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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