How far is Lincolnton, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Lincolnton, NC to Concord, NC is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnton and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnton and Concord.
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Start on East Pine Street
945 ft · 28 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Laurel Street
542 ft · 26 sec · North Laurel Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
32.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
762 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 38 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left 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 Lincolnton and Concord.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
32.4 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lincolnton and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincolnton to Concord?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Huntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Lincolnton and 29.3 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnton and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Huntersville
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 Huntersville.
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Kannapolis
Gastonia
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 38.15 mi (61.39 km).
#1 Lincolnton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 11,522 |
| Coordinates | 35.4737500, -81.2545300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
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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