How far is Atlantic Beach, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Atlantic Beach, NC to Concord, NC is about 273.5 miles (440.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic Beach and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and Concord.
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Start on West Terminal Boulevard
8 m · 3 sec · West Terminal Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Kinston Avenue
635 ft · 24 sec · South Kinston Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fort Macon Road
574 ft · 18 sec · West Fort Macon Road
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Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Causeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Causeway
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Continue on Atlantic Beach Bridge
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Bridge
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Continue on South 23rd Street
668 ft · 13 sec · South 23rd Street
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Turn left onto Arendell Street
68.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Arendell Street
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Continue on West New Bern Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on West Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington
2836 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll West
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
21.4 mi · 23 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
1902 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
50.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on East Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive
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Turn slight right
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road
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Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
30.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic Beach and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Arendell Street
Turn left onto Arendell Street
68.8 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atlantic Beach and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlantic Beach to Concord?
The road trip is about 273.5 miles (440.2 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Atlantic Beach and 140.1 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.22 one way or $76.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlantic Beach and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Selma Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic Beach and Concord. Straight-line distance: 222.72 mi (358.43 km).
#1 Atlantic Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,515 |
| Coordinates | 34.6990500, -76.7402100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $38.22 | $76.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.11 | $92.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.27 | $108.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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