How far is Concord, NC from Haw River, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Haw River, NC is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
94.95 mi
01h 52m
Flight
82.97 mi
133.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.97 mi
Kilometers
133.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.95 mi
Kilometers
152.8 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haw River
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-17T23:24
Arrive Haw River
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
47.4 mi
00h 56m
To Haw River
47.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Haw River.

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Harden Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Elm Street

    54 m · 3 sec · East Elm Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Graham Road

    2844 ft · 59 sec · Graham Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2113 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
61.9 mi · 65%
US 29
25.1 mi · 26%
Church Street Northeast
2.18 mi · 2%
Harden Street
1.94 mi · 2%
East Elm Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Concord Parkway North
0.59 mi · 1%
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
00h 56m from Concord
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Haw River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Haw River?

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 47.4 miles from Concord and 47.5 miles from Haw River.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Haw River.

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 Haw River. Straight-line distance: 82.97 mi (133.53 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Haw River

#2 Haw River

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,532
Coordinates36.0915300, -79.3641900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Haw River (-79.36419, 36.09153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
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.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.68 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.54
6.7 gal · 25.36 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.27 $26.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.84 $29.67
Premium $4.78 $16.01 $32.01
Diesel $5.62 $18.84 $37.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Haw River. The current time is 23:24:34.

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.