How far is Gamewell, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Gamewell, NC to Concord, NC is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
90.21 mi
01h 45m
Flight
65.25 mi
105.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.25 mi
Kilometers
105.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.21 mi
Kilometers
145.18 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Gamewell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gamewell
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gamewell
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 Gamewell
40.6 mi
00h 52m
To Concord
49.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gamewell School Road

    18 m · 7 sec · Gamewell School Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Morganton Boulevard Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    82 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Southwest Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1483 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hickory Boulevard

    20.2 mi · 28 min · Hickory Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 10: Newton

    1126 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Sigmon Dairy Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto McKay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McKay Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1063 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Smyre Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto NC 16

    17.3 mi · 22 min · NC 16

  14. 14

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

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

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

    762 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Boulevard
20.2 mi · 22%
NC 16
17.3 mi · 19%
Southwest Boulevard
4.54 mi · 5%
Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi · 4%
Morganton Boulevard Southwest
2.39 mi · 3%
I 85 North
2.37 mi · 3%
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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 52m from Gamewell
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gamewell and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 40.6 miles from Gamewell and 49.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gamewell 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 Gamewell and Concord. Straight-line distance: 65.25 mi (105.01 km).

Gamewell

#1 Gamewell

City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,993
Coordinates35.8693000, -81.5962100
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Gamewell School Road (-81.596272, 35.869228)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.78 $15.19 $30.39
Diesel $5.62 $17.88 $35.77

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 Gamewell and Concord. The current time is 05:21:09.

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.