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

The driving distance from Laurel Park, NC to Concord, NC is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.62 mi
02h 18m
Flight
107.93 mi
173.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.93 mi
Kilometers
173.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.62 mi
Kilometers
203.78 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel Park
2026-04-19T06:19
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel Park
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
Shelby
NC

City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States

From Laurel Park
62 mi
01h 09m
To Concord
64.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Loop Road

    574 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Davis Mountain Road

    732 ft · 20 sec · Davis Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Crystal Spring Drive

    1141 ft · 51 sec · Crystal Spring Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto White Pine Drive

    77 m · 13 sec · White Pine Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Glasgow Lane

    1419 ft · 1 min · Glasgow Lane

  6. 6

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

    2067 ft · 52 sec · Brevard Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue West

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26, US 74, US 25

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Mallard Creek Church Road East

    1645 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Mallard Creek Church Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel Park 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
18.4 mi · 15%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 14%
Andrew Jackson Highway
17.9 mi · 14%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 14%
James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 12%
West Dixon Boulevard
12.4 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

18.4 mi · 00h 22m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelby
01h 09m from Laurel Park
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Laurel 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 Laurel Park to Concord?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Laurel Park and 64.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Laurel Park and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Shelby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shelby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Scenic stop 1.3 mi away

Downtown Shelby Fountain Park

Shelby , NC
17876, Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Park
Shelby City Hall
Meeting point 1.3 mi away

Shelby City Hall

Shelby , NC
300 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,City administration,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelby.

RAIL

Gastonia

34 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

52 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

65 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

86 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Park and Concord. Straight-line distance: 107.93 mi (173.69 km).

Laurel Park

#1 Laurel Park

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

Population2,339
Coordinates35.3137300, -82.4934500
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Loop Road (-82.493382, 35.3137)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $17.71
Round trip
$35.41
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.71 $35.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.80 $39.60
Premium $4.78 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.62 $25.14 $50.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel Park and Concord. The current time is 06:19:53.

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.