How far is Mineral Springs, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, NC to Concord, NC is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
48.46 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.43 mi
60.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.43 mi
Kilometers
60.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.46 mi
Kilometers
77.99 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Mon, Apr 20, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-04-20T00:39
Arrive Concord
Mon, Apr 20, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
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
Unionville
NC

County seat of Union County, South Carolina

From Mineral Springs
25 mi
00h 31m
To Concord
23.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Mineral Springs Church Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Mineral Springs Church Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lower White Store Road

    1658 ft · 46 sec · Lower White Store Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Clinton Avenue

    148 m · 15 sec · South Clinton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    146 m · 23 sec · Allen Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    108 m · 19 sec · New York Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Monroe Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Monroe, Concord

    2353 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Concord Highway

    25.7 mi · 32 min · Concord Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward Union Street South

    3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South

  14. 14

    Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Highway
25.7 mi · 53%
Monroe Expressway
8.28 mi · 17%
Mineral Springs Church Road
3.25 mi · 7%
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.92 mi · 6%
East Marshville Boulevard
2.89 mi · 6%
Branchview Drive Southeast
2.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Highway

Turn right onto Concord Highway

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unionville
00h 31m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mineral Springs and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Concord?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Unionville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Mineral Springs and 23.5 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Springs and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Unionville

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

33 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

47 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

63 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

65 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Concord. Straight-line distance: 37.43 mi (60.24 km).

Mineral Springs

#1 Mineral Springs

Human settlement in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,171
Coordinates34.9440400, -80.2411700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Mineral Springs Church Road (-80.241116, 34.944041)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.78 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $5.62 $9.62 $19.23

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Springs and Concord. The current time is 00:39:22.

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.