How far is Calabash, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Calabash, NC to Concord, NC is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calabash and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calabash and Concord.
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Start on River Road
10 m · 8 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Beach Drive Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Beach Drive Southwest
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 17
3.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31, Loris, Myrtle Beach
1512 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 9 East
13.9 mi · 20 min · Highway 9 East
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Turn straight
24.5 mi · 30 min
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Merge slight right onto Highway 76
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 76
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Continue on South Nichols Street
2714 ft · 1 min · South Nichols Street
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Take the exit slight right
59 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
8.2 mi · 13 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Dillon Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Dillon Highway
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Turn right onto US Highway 301 North
1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 301 North
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Turn left onto Radford Boulevard
25.8 mi · 31 min · Radford Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard South
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard South
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Front Street
1680 ft · 22 sec · Front Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
20.8 mi · 24 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Caswell Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Turn right
1723 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
24.9 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward Union Street South
3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South
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Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast
3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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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 Calabash and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Radford Boulevard
Turn left onto Radford Boulevard
25.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Calabash and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calabash to Concord?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Calabash and 94.6 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Calabash and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Gibson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibson.
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Southern Pines
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calabash and Concord. Straight-line distance: 155.22 mi (249.81 km).
#1 Calabash
Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,360 |
| Coordinates | 33.8907300, -78.5683400 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.30 | $62.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.84 | $73.67 |
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 23, 2026
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