How far is Concord, NC from Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Salem, NC is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Salem.
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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
8.9 mi · 14 min · Sam Furr Road
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Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2307 ft · 51 sec
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Take the ramp right toward NC 16 North: Newton
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Conover Boulevard East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight right
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Enola Road
1733 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Enola Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Enola Road
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Turn sharp right onto Pete Brittain Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Pete Brittain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pete Brittain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Salem.
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.
Conover Boulevard East
Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Salem?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Maiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Concord and 40.1 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Maiden
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 Maiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Salem. Straight-line distance: 65.82 mi (105.93 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 Salem
Township in Burke County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,218 |
| Coordinates | 35.6987400, -81.6970400 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-81.69704, 35.69874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
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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