How far is East Flat Rock, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from East Flat Rock, NC to Concord, NC is about 119.3 miles (192 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.32 mi
02h 05m
Flight
104.1 mi
167.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.1 mi
Kilometers
167.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.32 mi
Kilometers
192.03 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in East Flat Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flat Rock
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Flat Rock
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
Light Oak
NC

Township in Cleveland County, North Carolina

From East Flat Rock
59.2 mi
01h 02m
To Concord
60.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Flat Rock and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flat Rock and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on West Blue Ridge Road

    25 m · 5 sec · West Blue Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spartanburg Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spartanburg Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Upward Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Upward Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3107 ft · 41 sec · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Mallard Creek Church Road East

    1645 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Mallard Creek Church Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flat Rock and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
18.4 mi · 15%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 15%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 15%
James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 13%
Andrew Jackson Highway
14.4 mi · 12%
West Dixon Boulevard
12.4 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

18.4 mi · 00h 22m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Light Oak
01h 02m from East Flat Rock
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Flat Rock and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Flat Rock to Concord?

The road trip is about 119.3 miles (192 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 59.2 miles from East Flat Rock and 60.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Flat Rock and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Light Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Light Oak and the surrounding midpoint area.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Downtown Shelby Fountain Park

Shelby , NC
17876, Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Park
Shelby City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Shelby City Hall

Shelby , NC
300 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,City administration,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Light Oak.

RAIL

Gastonia

28 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

56 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

59 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

81 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Flat Rock and Concord. Straight-line distance: 104.1 mi (167.54 km).

East Flat Rock

#1 East Flat Rock

Township in Henderson County, North Carolina

Population4,995
Coordinates35.2801200, -82.4220600
Altitude673
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: West Blue Ridge Road (-82.421799, 35.280069)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.94 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.42 gal · 31.88 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.68 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.65 $37.29
Premium $4.78 $20.12 $40.23
Diesel $5.62 $23.68 $47.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flat Rock and Concord. The current time is 05:45:50.

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.