How far is Fairview, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Fairview, NC to Concord, NC is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.24 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.85 mi
30.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.85 mi
Kilometers
30.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.24 mi
Kilometers
34.18 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Midland
NC

Place in North Carolina, United States

From Fairview
10.9 mi
00h 14m
To Concord
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Highway

    18 mi · 22 min · Concord Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward Union Street South

    3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Highway
18 mi · 85%
Branchview Drive Southeast
2.34 mi · 11%
Corban Avenue Southeast
0.74 mi · 4%
Union Street South
0.6 mi · 3%
Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Concord Highway

Start on Concord Highway

18 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
00h 14m from Fairview
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairview and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Concord?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Fairview and 10.3 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairview and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Midland

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

29 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

32 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

50 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Gastonia

60 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Concord. Straight-line distance: 18.85 mi (30.33 km).

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#1 Fairview

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,684
Coordinates35.1384800, -80.5375700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord Highway (-80.537609, 35.138481)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.94
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.97 $5.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.32 $6.64
Premium $4.78 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.62 $4.22 $8.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Concord. The current time is 23:06:46.

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.