How far is Harrisburg, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, NC to Concord, NC is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Concord.
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Start on Plaza Drive
564 ft · 27 sec · Plaza Drive
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Turn right onto Patricia Avenue
794 ft · 42 sec · Patricia Avenue
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Turn left onto NC Highway 49
4.3 mi · 7 min · NC Highway 49
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Take the exit slight left
117 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Old Charlotte Road Southwest
3.1 mi · 7 min · Old Charlotte Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cabarrus Avenue West
13 m · 1 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn right 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 Harrisburg and Concord.
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.
NC Highway 49
Turn left onto NC Highway 49
4.33 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Concord?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Harrisburg and 4.3 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis
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 Kannapolis.
Kannapolis
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Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Concord. Straight-line distance: 7.27 mi (11.7 km).
#1 Harrisburg
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 16,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.3239500, -80.6578400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
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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