How far is Concord, NC from Valley Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Valley Hill, NC is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
Township in Cleveland County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Valley Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Valley Hill.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 20 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West
26 m · 2 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Concord Parkway South
6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South
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Continue on North Tryon Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 485 Outer North
1573 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
2414 ft · 30 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
7.9 mi · 8 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
3242 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hendersonville
1023 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Upward Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Upward Road
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Turn right onto Spartanburg Highway
2.1 mi · 5 min · Spartanburg Highway
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Turn left onto Greenville Highway
121 m · 13 sec · Greenville Highway
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Turn right onto White Street
1304 ft · 42 sec · White Street
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Turn left onto Kanuga Road
88 m · 13 sec · Kanuga Road
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Turn right onto Hebron Street
630 ft · 28 sec · Hebron Street
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Turn left onto Willow Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Willow Road
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Turn left onto East Price Street
6 m · 1 sec · East Price Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Price Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Valley Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 23m
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 Cloudy leaving Concord and Partly Sunny near Valley Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Valley Hill?
The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Light Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Concord and 61.7 miles from Valley Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Concord and Partly Sunny near Valley Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Light Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Shelby City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Light Oak.
Gastonia
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Valley Hill. Straight-line distance: 107.43 mi (172.89 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 Valley Hill
Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.2984500, -82.4831800 |
| Altitude | 665 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Hill (-82.48318, 35.29845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.46 | $48.93 |
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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