How far is Laurel Hill, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Laurel Hill, NC to Concord, NC is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.83 mi
01h 38m
Flight
71.64 mi
115.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.64 mi
Kilometers
115.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.83 mi
Kilometers
133.31 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Nov 7, 5:47 AM EST
Return by in Laurel Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 7:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel Hill
2026-11-07T04:09
Arrive Concord
Sat, Nov 7, 5:47 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel Hill
9:30 PM EST
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
Polkton
NC

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

From Laurel Hill
42.7 mi
00h 49m
To Concord
40.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Hill and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Malloy Avenue

    6 m · 3 sec · Malloy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    48 m · 6 sec · Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  8. 8

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1723 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward Union Street South

    3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South

  15. 15

    Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
W. Cliff Martin Highway
27 mi · 33%
Andrew Jackson Highway
18.7 mi · 23%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 17%
East Caswell Street
2.38 mi · 3%
Branchview Drive Southeast
2.34 mi · 3%
Corban Avenue Southeast
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

W. Cliff Martin Highway

Continue straight

24.9 mi · 00h 35m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polkton
00h 49m from Laurel Hill
Leave By
3:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurel Hill and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurel Hill to Concord?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Polkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Laurel Hill and 40.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel Hill and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Polkton

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

48 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Charlotte

62 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

67 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

76 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Hill and Concord. Straight-line distance: 71.64 mi (115.29 km).

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#1 Laurel Hill

Laurel Hill is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.8090500, -79.5478300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Malloy Avenue (-79.54781, 34.809088)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $3.80 $11.08 $22.16
Premium $4.23 $12.35 $24.69
Diesel $5.49 $16.02 $32.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel Hill and Concord. The current time is 04:09:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.