How far is Stanley, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Stanley, NC to Concord, NC is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
37.01 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.24 mi
47.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.01 mi
Kilometers
59.56 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Stanley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanley
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanley
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
Huntersville
NC

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

From Stanley
18.1 mi
00h 24m
To Concord
18.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Chestnut Street

    160 m · 20 sec · West Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    144 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Charles Raper Jonas Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Charles Raper Jonas Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Charlotte Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Charlotte Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward NC 16 South

    919 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard

    1289 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    8 mi · 9 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway

    1422 ft · 17 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  13. 13

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

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

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

    75 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanley 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
7.99 mi · 22%
Concord Parkway South
6.72 mi · 18%
Craig Lawing Freeway
5.86 mi · 16%
Charles Raper Jonas Highway
4.65 mi · 13%
Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
2.93 mi · 8%
West Charlotte Avenue
2.21 mi · 6%
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 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntersville
00h 24m from Stanley
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stanley and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Huntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Stanley and 18.9 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanley 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 Stanley and Concord. Straight-line distance: 29.24 mi (47.06 km).

Stanley

#1 Stanley

Town in North Carolina

Population3,793
Coordinates35.3590300, -81.0970200
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chestnut Street (-81.097015, 35.359005)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.80 $11.60
Premium $4.78 $6.26 $12.52
Diesel $5.62 $7.37 $14.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanley and Concord. The current time is 22:56:10.

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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.