Origin
China Grove, NC
Morning in China Grove on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
China Grove, NC
R Kawa
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward trip within the Southeast, the 15.2-mile connection between China Grove and Concord, NC, is a perfect candidate. This short, 22-minute journey is ideal for a single-day outing, as it requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via South Main Street and East Centerview Street, keeping the drive simple and manageable. With a fuel cost of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Because the route is entirely local, you won’t have to deal with the complexities of highway travel, making it a stress-free option for those who prefer city-to-city commuting.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Church Street North | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US 601 | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 29 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Centerview Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cabarrus Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NC 152 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between China Grove, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Patterson Street
81 ft
·
4 sec
·
Patterson Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Centerview Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Centerview Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; NC 152
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 29; NC 152
6
Enter roundabout onto NC 152
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
NC 152
7
Continue on NC 152
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
NC 152
8
Enter roundabout
15 ft
·
0 sec
9
Continue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Merge onto I 85; US 601
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 85; US 601
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 601
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 601
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 601
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NC 152
Enter roundabout onto NC 152
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 601
Take the exit onto US 601 toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord...
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 601
Keep slight left at fork onto US 601 toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downt...
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, NC
Morning in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
W 2 to 6 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this journey. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating surface streets as you move through these North Carolina towns. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you should be prepared for frequent shifts in direction. It feels much more like a standard neighborhood commute than an open-road adventure. Staying alert for turns is essential, as the lack of highway miles keeps the pace steady but requires constant attention to the local road layout.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Church Street North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near NC 152.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (NC 152): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.3 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (US 601): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Concord Downtown along the way.
Concord Downtown
11.3 mi in
|
~14m
|
via US 601
About the Cities
Arriving in Concord, NC
Full guide →Concord is a city in North Carolina and fast-growing bedroom community of the major city of Charlotte. In 2020, the population was around 107,000, making it the second largest city of the Charlotte Metro.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Concord, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (NC 152): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.3 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (US 601): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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