How far is Concord, NC from Gibsonville, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Gibsonville, NC is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 42m.
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.
City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Gibsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Gibsonville.
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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 left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 61: Gibsonville
1306 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Burke Street
24 m · 2 sec · Burke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Gibsonville.
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 85 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Concord and Rain Showers Likely near Gibsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Gibsonville?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Concord and 43.2 miles from Gibsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Concord and Rain Showers Likely near Gibsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Lexington
Salisbury
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Gibsonville. Straight-line distance: 75.59 mi (121.65 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 Gibsonville
Town in Alamance and Guilford county, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,397 |
| Coordinates | 36.1056900, -79.5422500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibsonville (-79.54225, 36.10569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
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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