How far is Concord, NC from Silver Lake, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Silver Lake, NC is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.59 mi
04h 17m
Flight
174.65 mi
281.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.65 mi
Kilometers
281.07 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.59 mi
Kilometers
324.43 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-18T01:43
Arrive Silver Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Maxton
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Concord
100.7 mi
02h 08m
To Silver Lake
100.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Silver Lake.

  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

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Street South

    2909 ft · 52 sec · Union Street South

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1666 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2040 ft · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Ocean Highway East

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East

  22. 22

    Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

    2537 ft · 48 sec · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Silver Terra Drive

    1561 ft · 1 min · Silver Terra Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ilex Drive

    156 m · 27 sec · Ilex Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Carya Drive

    134 m · 21 sec · Carya Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cornus Drive

    1032 ft · 47 sec · Cornus Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Yulan Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Yulan Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yulan Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
91 mi · 45%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 17%
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
31.9 mi · 16%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 7%
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
5.89 mi · 3%
Ocean Highway East
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

59.8 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxton
02h 08m from Concord
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Silver Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Silver Lake?

The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Concord and 100.8 miles from Silver Lake.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Silver Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Maxton

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

35 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

36 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

55 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 174.65 mi (281.07 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Silver Lake

#2 Silver Lake

City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States

Population5,598
Coordinates34.1487800, -77.9136000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Silver Lake (-77.9136, 34.14878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.93 L · about $28.16
Round trip
$56.33
14.22 gal · 53.86 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.16 $56.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.49 $62.98
Premium $4.78 $33.97 $67.94
Diesel $5.62 $39.99 $79.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Silver Lake. The current time is 01:43:30.

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.