How far is Longview, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Longview, NC to Concord, NC is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
72.96 mi
01h 25m
Flight
50.21 mi
80.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.21 mi
Kilometers
80.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.96 mi
Kilometers
117.41 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Longview
Wed, Apr 15, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longview
2026-04-15T01:22
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longview
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
Westport
NC

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

From Longview
31.4 mi
00h 42m
To Concord
41.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    2011 ft · 48 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 13th Street Southwest

    160 m · 11 sec · 13th Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 10: Newton

    1126 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Sigmon Dairy Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto McKay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McKay Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1063 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Smyre Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto NC 16

    17.3 mi · 22 min · NC 16

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown

    762 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 16
17.3 mi · 24%
Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi · 4%
I 85 North
2.37 mi · 3%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 3%
McKay Road
1.55 mi · 2%
1st Avenue Southwest
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westport
00h 42m from Longview
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Longview and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Longview and 41.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Longview and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Westport

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

31 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

32 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

32 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

51 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longview and Concord. Straight-line distance: 50.21 mi (80.8 km).

Longview

#1 Longview

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,871
Coordinates35.7293000, -81.3834200
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue Southwest (-81.383422, 35.729409)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.43 $22.85
Premium $4.78 $12.33 $24.65
Diesel $5.62 $14.51 $29.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Longview and Concord. The current time is 01:22:51.

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.