How far is Waxhaw, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Waxhaw, NC to Concord, NC is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 57m.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waxhaw and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxhaw and Concord.
-
1
Start on East South Main Street
2495 ft · 42 sec · East South Main Street
-
2
Continue on Waxhaw Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Waxhaw Highway
-
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Waxhaw Highway
61 m · 3 sec · Waxhaw Highway
-
4
Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Waxhaw Highway
-
5
Continue on West Franklin Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Franklin Street
-
6
Turn left onto North Charlotte Avenue
765 ft · 21 sec · North Charlotte Avenue
-
7
Turn right onto North Church Street
841 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street
-
8
Turn left onto Skyway Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Skyway Drive
-
9
Continue on Concord Highway
26.9 mi · 34 min · Concord Highway
-
10
Take the exit straight toward Union Street South
3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South
-
11
Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
-
12
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast
3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
-
13
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast
-
14
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street Southwest
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waxhaw 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.
Concord Highway
Continue on Concord Highway
26.9 mi · 00h 34m
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 Waxhaw and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waxhaw to Concord?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 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?
Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Waxhaw and 22.4 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:34 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 Sunny around Waxhaw and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Fairview
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 Fairview.
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Gastonia
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waxhaw and Concord. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 km).
#1 Waxhaw
Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 17,987 |
| Coordinates | 34.9245900, -80.7434000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.