How far is Westport, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Westport, NC to Concord, NC is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
40.59 mi
00h 56m
Flight
23.25 mi
37.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.25 mi
Kilometers
37.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.32 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Westport
Fri, Apr 17, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-04-17T04:45
Arrive Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westport
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 Westport
15.9 mi
00h 28m
To Concord
24.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Shore Road South

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Lake Shore Road South

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Pilot Knob Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Pilot Knob Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown

    762 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
2.37 mi · 6%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 6%
Lake Shore Road South
1.88 mi · 5%
North Pilot Knob Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Concord Parkway North
0.59 mi · 1%
US 29
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

20.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntersville
00h 28m from Westport
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westport and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 15.9 miles from Westport and 24.7 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westport 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 Westport and Concord. Straight-line distance: 23.25 mi (37.41 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population4,026
Coordinates35.5012500, -80.9786900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Shore Road South (-80.97931, 35.501169)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.33
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.66 $11.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.33 $12.67
Premium $4.78 $6.83 $13.67
Diesel $5.62 $8.04 $16.08

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Westport and Concord. The current time is 04:45:31.

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.