How far is Woodfin, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Woodfin, NC to Concord, NC is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
146.98 mi
02h 32m
Flight
113.56 mi
182.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.56 mi
Kilometers
182.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.98 mi
Kilometers
236.54 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 23, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Woodfin
Sat, May 23, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodfin
2026-05-23T10:01
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 23, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodfin
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
Connelly Springs
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Woodfin
69 mi
01h 16m
To Concord
77.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cottage Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Cottage Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Elk Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1145 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1142 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    76.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70

    873 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East

    2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Olive Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bethany Church Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto NC 16

    17.3 mi · 23 min · NC 16

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 33 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

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

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

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

    762 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodfin 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
82.4 mi · 56%
NC 16
17.3 mi · 12%
Elk Mountain Road
3.36 mi · 2%
Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.38 mi · 2%
I 85 North
2.37 mi · 2%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

76.7 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Connelly Springs
01h 16m from Woodfin
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Woodfin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Connelly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Woodfin and 77.9 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Woodfin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Connelly Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Connelly Springs, 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 Connelly Springs.

RAIL

Gastonia

62 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

84 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

85 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

96 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodfin and Concord. Straight-line distance: 113.56 mi (182.76 km).

Woodfin

#1 Woodfin

City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,679
Coordinates35.6334400, -82.5820700
Altitude645
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Cottage Street (-82.582092, 35.633157)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.12
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.56 $41.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.99 $45.97
Premium $4.78 $24.80 $49.60
Diesel $5.62 $29.19 $58.38

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodfin and Concord. The current time is 10:01:15.

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.