How far is Connelly Springs, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Connelly Springs, NC to Concord, NC is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.44 mi
01h 31m
Flight
57.23 mi
92.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.23 mi
Kilometers
92.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.44 mi
Kilometers
126.24 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Connelly Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Connelly Springs
2026-04-17T20:27
Arrive Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Connelly Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Denver
NC

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

From Connelly Springs
34.9 mi
00h 45m
To Concord
43.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Connelly Springs and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Connelly Springs and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old N.C. Highway 10

    2820 ft · 1 min · Old N.C. Highway 10

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70

    873 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East

    2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Olive Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bethany Church Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto NC 16

    17.3 mi · 23 min · NC 16

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown

    762 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Connelly Springs and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 16
17.3 mi · 22%
Old N.C. Highway 10
14.5 mi · 19%
Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.38 mi · 3%
I 85 North
2.37 mi · 3%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 3%
Mount Olive Church Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.6 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 45m from Connelly Springs
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Connelly Springs and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Connelly Springs to Concord?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Connelly Springs and 43.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Connelly Springs and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

32 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

37 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

37 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

54 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Connelly Springs and Concord. Straight-line distance: 57.23 mi (92.1 km).

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#1 Connelly Springs

Town in North Carolina

Population1,648
Coordinates35.7429100, -81.5134300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: US 70 (-81.513421, 35.742938)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.78 $13.24 $26.47
Diesel $5.62 $15.58 $31.16

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 Connelly Springs and Concord. The current time is 20:27:03.

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.