How far is Flat Rock, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Flat Rock, NC to Concord, NC is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 01h 39m.
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.
Incorporated town in Davidson County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flat Rock and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock and Concord.
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Start on East Pine Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Renfro Street
3280 ft · 2 min · South Renfro Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway
23.3 mi · 26 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
35.6 mi · 41 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
24.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
944 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flat Rock and Concord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
35.6 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Flat Rock and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flat Rock to Concord?
The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Flat Rock and 47.7 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Flat Rock and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Midway
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 Midway.
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and Concord. Straight-line distance: 76.25 mi (122.71 km).
#1 Flat Rock
Township in Surry County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 36.5123600, -80.5697800 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
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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