How far is Concord, NC from Spring Lake, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Spring Lake, NC is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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 02h 36m.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Spring Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Spring Lake.
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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
3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Continue straight
6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Albemarle Road
1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Continue on Troy Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto NC24-27
19.7 mi · 29 min · NC24-27
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Take the exit right
2864 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Lillington Highway
33 m · 5 sec · Lillington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Spring Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Troy Road
Continue straight
28.7 mi · 00h 40m
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 Spring Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Spring Lake?
The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Biscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Concord and 52.9 miles from Spring Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Spring Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Biscoe
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 Biscoe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 92.24 mi (148.45 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 Spring Lake
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 11,980 |
| Coordinates | 35.1679400, -78.9728100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Lake (-78.97281, 35.16794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
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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