How far is Lowesville, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Lowesville, NC to Concord, NC is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.01 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.2 mi
38.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.01 mi
Kilometers
53.12 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Lowesville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowesville
2026-04-17T04:29
Arrive Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lowesville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Huntersville
NC

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

From Lowesville
16.5 mi
00h 20m
To Concord
16.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Plank Road

    24 m · 5 sec · Old Plank Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Charlotte

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    8 mi · 9 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway

    1422 ft · 17 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Charlotte, Concord

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Concord, Charlotte Motor Speedway

    75 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowesville 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
7.99 mi · 24%
Concord Parkway South
6.72 mi · 20%
NC 16 South
6.05 mi · 18%
Craig Lawing Freeway
5.86 mi · 18%
Cabarrus Avenue West
1.96 mi · 6%
North Tryon Street
1.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

H Allen Tate Jr Highway

Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

7.99 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntersville
00h 20m from Lowesville
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lowesville and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Lowesville and 16.5 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lowesville and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Huntersville

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

19 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

22 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

33 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

45 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowesville and Concord. Straight-line distance: 24.2 mi (38.94 km).

Lowesville

#1 Lowesville

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population2,945
Coordinates35.4170800, -81.0111900
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: Old Plank Road (-81.011217, 35.41695)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.59 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.14 $10.28
Premium $4.78 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.62 $6.52 $13.05

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowesville and Concord. The current time is 04:29:39.

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.