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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on West Chestnut Street
160 m · 20 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
144 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Charles Raper Jonas Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Charles Raper Jonas Highway
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Continue on West Charlotte Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Charlotte Avenue
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Continue on Mount Holly Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NC 16 South
919 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard
1289 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
8 mi · 9 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
1422 ft · 17 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Charlotte, Concord
2069 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Concord, Charlotte Motor Speedway
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Tryon Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street
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Continue on Concord Parkway South
6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West
48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and Concord. Straight-line distance: 29.24 mi (47.06 km).
#1 Stanley
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 3,793 |
| Coordinates | 35.3590300, -81.0970200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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