How far is Concord, NC from Graham, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Graham, NC is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.44 mi
01h 48m
Flight
80.42 mi
129.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.42 mi
Kilometers
129.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.44 mi
Kilometers
148.77 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Graham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
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
Thomasville
NC

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From Concord
46.2 mi
00h 54m
To Graham
46.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3113 ft · 1 min · Concord Parkway North

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Downtown Burlington, Liberty

    1655 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    2121 ft · 46 sec · Maple Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harden Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harden Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    119 m · 18 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northwest Court Square

    92 m · 6 sec · Northwest Court Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Court Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
61.9 mi · 67%
US 29
25.1 mi · 27%
Church Street Northeast
2.18 mi · 2%
Harden Street
1.59 mi · 2%
Concord Parkway North
0.59 mi · 1%
Maple Avenue
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
00h 54m from Concord
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Graham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Concord and 46.2 miles from Graham.

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

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Graham.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

RAIL

High Point

11 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

17 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

26 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Graham. Straight-line distance: 80.42 mi (129.42 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Graham

#2 Graham

City in North Carolina

Population15,766
Coordinates36.0690300, -79.4005800
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Graham (-79.40058, 36.06903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.78 $15.58 $31.15
Diesel $5.62 $18.33 $36.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Graham. The current time is 23:03:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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