How far is Concord, NC from Sherrills Ford, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Sherrills Ford, NC is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
38.15 mi
00h 57m
Flight
27.06 mi
43.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.06 mi
Kilometers
43.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.15 mi
Kilometers
61.4 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherrills Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Tue, Jun 2, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-06-01T22:20
Arrive Sherrills Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Cornelius
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Concord
19.1 mi
00h 28m
To Sherrills Ford
19.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Sherrills Ford.

  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

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Sam Furr Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 North: Statesville

    1906 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 77 North

    1.1 km · 49 sec · I 77 North

  11. 11

    Continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    6.7 mi · 8 min · I-77 North

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 150: Mooresville, Lincolnton

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 150 West: Lake Norman Airport, Lincolnton

    54 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · River Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sherrills Ford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sherrills Ford Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherrills Ford Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77 North
9.35 mi · 24%
Davidson Highway
8.93 mi · 23%
River Highway
7.24 mi · 19%
Sam Furr Road
6.39 mi · 17%
Sherrills Ford Road
2.28 mi · 6%
Church Street Northeast
1.78 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

River Highway

Turn left onto River Highway

7.24 mi · 00h 11m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornelius
00h 28m from Concord
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Concord and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrills Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Sherrills Ford?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Concord and 19.1 miles from Sherrills Ford.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Concord and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrills Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Cornelius

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

22 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

28 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

37 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Sherrills Ford. Straight-line distance: 27.06 mi (43.55 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Sherrills Ford

#2 Sherrills Ford

Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina

Population1,007
Coordinates35.6204100, -80.9864700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Sherrills Ford (-80.98647, 35.62041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.69
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.35 $10.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.78 $6.45 $12.90
Diesel $5.62 $7.59 $15.18

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Sherrills Ford. The current time is 22:20:30.

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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.