How far is Concord, NC from Welcome, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Welcome, NC is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 53m.
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 Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Welcome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Welcome.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 16 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Church Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street Northeast
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3113 ft · 1 min · Concord Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 8 South: Welcome
1073 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Old US Highway 52
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 52
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Turn right
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
33 m · 8 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 Welcome.
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 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 Welcome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Welcome?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Concord and 21.9 miles from Welcome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Welcome.
Stop Ideas Near Salisbury
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 Salisbury.
Salisbury
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Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Welcome. Straight-line distance: 38.69 mi (62.27 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 Welcome
Census designated place
| Population | 4,162 |
| Coordinates | 35.9029200, -80.2569900 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Welcome (-80.25699, 35.90292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
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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