How far is Chapel Hill, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Concord, NC is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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 10m.
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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 Chapel Hill and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Concord.
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Start on the route
8 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Continue on Guntertown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1145 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1142 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Merge slight left
76.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70
873 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East
2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto NC 16
17.3 mi · 23 min · NC 16
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
1554 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
762 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 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 Chapel Hill and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
76.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chapel Hill and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to Concord?
The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Glen Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Chapel Hill and 93.9 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chapel Hill and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Alpine
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 Glen Alpine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Concord. Straight-line distance: 124.96 mi (201.1 km).
#1 Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 63,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.9428800, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.07 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.04 | $56.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.24 | $60.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
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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