How far is South Gastonia, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from South Gastonia, NC to Concord, NC is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.74 mi
00h 57m
Flight
37.54 mi
60.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.54 mi
Kilometers
60.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.74 mi
Kilometers
72 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in South Gastonia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Gastonia
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Gastonia
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
Charlotte
NC

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

From South Gastonia
22.2 mi
00h 28m
To Concord
22.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Gastonia and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Becky Avenue

    10 m · 3 sec · Becky Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Weston Avenue

    738 ft · 35 sec · Weston Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Davis Park Road

    1677 ft · 45 sec · Davis Park Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto York Highway

    1298 ft · 22 sec · York Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South York Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South York Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South York Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Long Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Long Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Ozark Avenue

    2177 ft · 45 sec · East Ozark Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mallard Creek Church Road East

    1645 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Mallard Creek Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  19. 19

    Turn right 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 South Gastonia 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
18.4 mi · 41%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
8.25 mi · 18%
Concord Parkway South
6.72 mi · 15%
North Tryon Street
2.21 mi · 5%
Cabarrus Avenue West
1.96 mi · 4%
South York Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

18.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 28m from South Gastonia
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Gastonia and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Gastonia to Concord?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from South Gastonia and 22.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Gastonia and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

2 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

29 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

36 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

61 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Gastonia and Concord. Straight-line distance: 37.54 mi (60.42 km).

South Gastonia

#1 South Gastonia

Unincorporated community

Population5,312
Coordinates35.2193000, -81.2056300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Becky Avenue (-81.205769, 35.219877)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.00 $14.00
Premium $4.78 $7.55 $15.10
Diesel $5.62 $8.89 $17.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Gastonia and Concord. The current time is 04:28:32.

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.