How far is Sherrills Ford, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Sherrills Ford, NC to Concord, NC is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.88 mi
00h 58m
Flight
27.06 mi
43.55 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Sherrills Ford.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.06 mi
Kilometers
43.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.88 mi
Kilometers
70.62 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Mon, Jun 1, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Sherrills Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherrills Ford
2026-06-01T21:17
Arrive Concord
Mon, Jun 1, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherrills Ford
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
Cornelius
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Sherrills Ford
19.4 mi
00h 29m
To Concord
24.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherrills Ford and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Sherrills Ford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sherrills Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East NC 150 Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · East NC 150 Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Charlotte

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  7. 7

    Continue on I 77 South

    2243 ft · 29 sec · I 77 South

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Sam Furr Road, Concord, Huntersville

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord

    36 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sam Furr Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Sam Furr Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

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

    762 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 38 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherrills Ford 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
7.84 mi · 18%
East NC 150 Highway
7.12 mi · 16%
Sam Furr Road
6.57 mi · 15%
Davidson Highway
6.18 mi · 14%
I-77 South
2.52 mi · 6%
I 85 North
2.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East NC 150 Highway

Turn left onto East NC 150 Highway

7.12 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornelius
00h 29m from Sherrills Ford
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherrills Ford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherrills Ford to Concord?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Sherrills Ford and 24.5 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherrills Ford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Cornelius

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

22 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

28 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

37 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherrills Ford and Concord. Straight-line distance: 27.06 mi (43.55 km).

Sherrills Ford

#1 Sherrills Ford

Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina

Population1,007
Coordinates35.6204100, -80.9864700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherrills Ford Road (-80.986501, 35.620399)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $6.14
Round trip
$12.28
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.14 $12.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.78 $7.41 $14.81
Diesel $5.62 $8.72 $17.43

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherrills Ford and Concord. The current time is 21:17:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.