How far is Concord, NC from Lincolnton, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Lincolnton, NC is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
42.46 mi
01h 09m
Flight
38.15 mi
61.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.15 mi
Kilometers
61.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.46 mi
Kilometers
68.34 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Huntersville
NC

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

From Concord
21.2 mi
00h 34m
To Lincolnton
21.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Church Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Davidson Drive Northwest

    1255 ft · 27 sec · Davidson Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Concord Parkway North

    1884 ft · 35 sec · Concord Parkway North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Davidson Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Davidson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Sam Furr Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Laurel Street

    542 ft · 24 sec · North Laurel Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · East Pine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Furr Road
26.2 mi · 62%
Davidson Highway
8.93 mi · 21%
Church Street Northeast
1.78 mi · 4%
Concord Parkway North
0.36 mi · 1%
Davidson Drive Northwest
0.24 mi · 1%
Cabarrus Avenue West
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Sam Furr Road

Continue straight

11.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntersville
00h 34m from Concord
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 21.2 miles from Concord and 21.3 miles from Lincolnton.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Stop Ideas Near Huntersville

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

19 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

22 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

33 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

45 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Lincolnton. Straight-line distance: 38.15 mi (61.39 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Lincolnton

County seat in North Carolina

Population11,522
Coordinates35.4737500, -81.2545300
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Lincolnton (-81.25453, 35.47375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $5.94
Round trip
$11.88
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.94 $11.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.64 $13.29
Premium $4.78 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.62 $8.44 $16.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Lincolnton. The current time is 05:01:30.

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.