How far is Concord, NC from Norwood, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Norwood, NC is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
34.5 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.18 mi
46.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.18 mi
Kilometers
46.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.5 mi
Kilometers
55.53 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Albemarle
NC

City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

From Concord
17.2 mi
00h 25m
To Norwood
17.3 mi
00h 25m

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
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

    875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto College Street

    1326 ft · 58 sec · College Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corban Avenue Southeast
22.5 mi · 65%
West Main Street
11.5 mi · 33%
College Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Corban Avenue Southwest
0.17 mi
Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Corban Avenue Southeast

Continue straight

12.6 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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albemarle
00h 25m from Concord
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Albemarle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Concord and 17.3 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albemarle

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

42 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

43 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

53 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

58 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 29.18 mi (46.96 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
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#2 Norwood

Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,394
Coordinates35.2195900, -80.1189500
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Norwood (-80.11895, 35.21959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.66
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.83 $9.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.40 $10.81
Premium $4.78 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.62 $6.86 $13.72

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 Norwood. The current time is 00:05:19.

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.