How far is Granite Quarry, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Granite Quarry, NC to Concord, NC is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
18.47 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.98 mi
25.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.98 mi
Kilometers
25.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.47 mi
Kilometers
29.72 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Tue, May 12, 7:58 PM EDT
Return by in Granite Quarry
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Quarry
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Concord
Tue, May 12, 7:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
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 Granite Quarry
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
China Grove
NC

Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From Granite Quarry
11.7 mi
00h 13m
To Concord
6.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Quarry and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bank Street

    86 m · 13 sec · West Bank Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Faith Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Faith Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jake Alexander Boulevard South

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

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

    944 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 38 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite Quarry 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
16.3 mi · 88%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 12%
Jake Alexander Boulevard South
1.39 mi · 8%
North Main Street
1.17 mi · 6%
Faith Road
1.05 mi · 6%
US 29 South
0.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Turn left onto I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte

16.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
China Grove
00h 13m from Granite Quarry
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Granite Quarry and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granite Quarry to Concord?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Granite Quarry and 6.7 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 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 $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Granite Quarry and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near China Grove

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

8 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

16 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

43 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Quarry and Concord. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.71 km).

Granite Quarry

#1 Granite Quarry

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population3,002
Coordinates35.6123600, -80.4467300
Altitude244
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 Bank Street (-80.447113, 35.612629)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.88 $5.76
Premium $4.78 $3.11 $6.21
Diesel $5.62 $3.66 $7.31

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Quarry and Concord. The current time is 19:30:27.

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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.