How far is Concord, NC from Lake Norman of Catawba, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Lake Norman of Catawba, NC is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
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.
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Lake Norman of Catawba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Lake Norman of Catawba.
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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
6.4 mi · 9 min · Sam Furr Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 North: Statesville
1906 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 77 North
1.1 km · 49 sec · I 77 North
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Continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
6.7 mi · 8 min · I-77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 150: Mooresville, Lincolnton
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 150 West: Lake Norman Airport, Lincolnton
54 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto River Highway
6.5 mi · 10 min · River Highway
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Turn left onto Kiser Island Road
2705 ft · 2 min · Kiser Island Road
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Turn left onto Riverwood Road
962 ft · 42 sec · Riverwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Lake Norman of Catawba.
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-77 North
Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
6.73 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Cloudy leaving Concord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Norman of Catawba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Lake Norman of Catawba?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Huntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Concord and 17.9 miles from Lake Norman of Catawba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Concord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Norman of Catawba.
Stop Ideas Near Huntersville
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 Huntersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Lake Norman of Catawba. Straight-line distance: 24.56 mi (39.52 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 Lake Norman of Catawba
Township in Catawba County, North Carolina
| Population | 5,075 |
| Coordinates | 35.5868000, -80.9595200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Norman of Catawba (-80.95952, 35.5868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
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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