How far is Liberty, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Liberty, NC to Concord, NC is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.38 mi
01h 26m
Flight
64.5 mi
103.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.5 mi
Kilometers
103.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.38 mi
Kilometers
119.71 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Apr 25, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Liberty
Sat, Apr 25, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-25T17:21
Arrive Concord
Sat, Apr 25, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Denton
NC

Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

From Liberty
35 mi
00h 43m
To Concord
39.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on West Swannanoa Avenue

    27 m · 11 sec · West Swannanoa Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Greensboro Street

    1095 ft · 24 sec · South Greensboro Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Fayetteville Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · South Fayetteville Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jordan Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jordan Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

    1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albemarle Road
41.4 mi · 56%
South Fayetteville Street
9.19 mi · 12%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.12 mi · 10%
East Dixie Drive
3.46 mi · 5%
Jordan Road
0.9 mi · 1%
South Greensboro Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Albemarle Road

Continue straight

30.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
00h 43m from Liberty
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Liberty and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Liberty to Concord?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Liberty and 39.3 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Liberty and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

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

RAIL

Lexington

24 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

31 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

37 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Kannapolis

48 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Concord. Straight-line distance: 64.5 mi (103.8 km).

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#1 Liberty

Liberty is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8534700, -79.5716900
Altitude239
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 Swannanoa Avenue (-79.571663, 35.853476)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.83
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.42 $20.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.65 $23.30
Premium $4.78 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.62 $14.79 $29.58

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Concord. The current time is 17:21:42.

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.