How far is Wadesboro, NC from Concord, NC?
Fastest route
The distance between Wadesboro, NC and Concord, NC is 53 miles (85.3 kilometers) by car, following the NC 218 route. The drive time is approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes. The halfway point is Oakboro, NC.
Here are some recommended routes from Wadesboro to Concord by car:
- Route 1: 1 hour and 8 minutes, 53 miles
- NC 218 S
- US-52 S/US-74 E
- Route 2: 1 hour and 16 minutes, 55.3 miles
- NC 218 S
- NC-24 E/NC-27 E/NC-73 E/US-52 S
- US-52 S/US-74 E
- Route 3: 1 hour and 16 minutes, 58.6 miles
- NC 218 S
- NC-49 N
- US-52 S/US-74 E
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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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wadesboro and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wadesboro and Concord.
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Start on West Caswell Street
17 m · 31 sec · West Caswell Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
108 m · 9 sec · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Turn right
1723 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
24.9 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward Union Street South
3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South
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Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast
3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 15 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 Wadesboro 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.
W. Cliff Martin Highway
Continue straight
24.9 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wadesboro and Patchy Fog near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wadesboro to Concord?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Oakboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Wadesboro and 22.7 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wadesboro and Patchy Fog near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Oakboro
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 Oakboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wadesboro and Concord. Straight-line distance: 41.71 mi (67.13 km).
#1 Wadesboro
City in North Carolina
| Population | 5,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.9682100, -80.0767300 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
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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