How far is Lake Park, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Lake Park, NC to Concord, NC is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Park and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park and Concord.
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Start on Creft Circle
1501 ft · 1 min · Creft Circle
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Turn left onto Faith Church Road
2821 ft · 2 min · Faith Church Road
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Turn left onto Secrest Short Cut Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Secrest Short Cut Road
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Continue on Idlewild Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Idlewild Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 485 North Outer: Concord
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Charlotte, Concord
2322 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Tryon Street
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Continue on Concord Parkway South
6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West
48 m · 3 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 Lake Park 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.
Governor James G Martin Freeway
Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Park and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Park to Concord?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Lake Park and 15.3 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Park and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Concord. Straight-line distance: 22.49 mi (36.2 km).
#1 Lake Park
Village in Union County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,999 |
| Coordinates | 35.0862600, -80.6350700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
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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