How far is Concord, NC from Polkton, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Polkton, NC is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Polkton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Polkton.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
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Continue on Union Street South
2909 ft · 52 sec · Union Street South
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Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
18.1 mi · 22 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Freemont Street
152 m · 26 sec · Freemont Street
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Turn left onto Ashe Street
545 ft · 28 sec · Ashe Street
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Turn left
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Polkton.
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.
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
18.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polkton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Polkton?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Concord and 23.1 miles from Polkton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polkton.
Stop Ideas Near Fairview
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 Fairview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Polkton. Straight-line distance: 35.08 mi (56.45 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 Polkton
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,288 |
| Coordinates | 35.0076500, -80.2008900 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polkton (-80.20089, 35.00765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
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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