How far is Concord, NC from Weddington, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Weddington, NC is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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.
City in 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 Weddington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Weddington.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 485 Inner South
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
18.7 mi · 20 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Providence Road, Weddington
1559 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Providence Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Providence Road
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Turn left onto Weddington Road
804 ft · 16 sec · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Weddington Road
89 m · 5 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
78 m · 6 sec · Weddington Road
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Weddington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor James G Martin Freeway
Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
18.7 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Weddington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Weddington?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Mint Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Concord and 19.2 miles from Weddington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:52 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 Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Weddington.
Stop Ideas Near Mint Hill
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 Mint Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Weddington. Straight-line distance: 28.56 mi (45.96 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 Weddington
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,389 |
| Coordinates | 35.0223700, -80.7609000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weddington (-80.7609, 35.02237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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