Origin
China Grove, NC
Night in China Grove on Thursday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| East Centerview Street | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| US 29 | — | — |
| US 29 South | — | — |
| Church Street North | — | — |
| Cabarrus Avenue West | — | — |
| Spring Street Southwest | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between China Grove, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Patterson Street
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
Patterson Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Centerview Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Centerview Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
5
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
7
Exit the roundabout
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
16 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Merge slight left
9.5 mi
·
10 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
13
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
14
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
15
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
410 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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
Night in Concord on Thursday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
23 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
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC covers 15.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, East Centerview Street, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from China Grove, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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