How far is Castle Hayne, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Castle Hayne, NC to Concord, NC is about 199 miles (320.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Hayne and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Hayne and Concord.
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Start on Lynn Avenue
16 m · 3 sec · Lynn Avenue
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Turn right onto Castle Hayne Road
2419 ft · 50 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castle Hayne Road
81 m · 5 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Castle Hayne Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Castle Hayne Road
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Take the ramp left
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1969 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
54.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 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 Castle Hayne and Concord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
54.7 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Hayne and Patchy Fog near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Hayne to Concord?
The road trip is about 199 miles (320.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Maxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Castle Hayne and 98.2 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Hayne and Patchy Fog near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Maxton
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 Maxton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Hayne and Concord. Straight-line distance: 168.5 mi (271.18 km).
#1 Castle Hayne
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 34.3557200, -77.8999900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $27.81 | $55.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.54 | $67.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.48 | $78.96 |
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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