How far is Concord, NC from Ayden, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Ayden, NC is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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.
The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Ayden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Ayden.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
1230 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive
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Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on Jordan Road
24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road
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Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
2623 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 11 Bypass South: Kinston
2936 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Greenville Southwest Bypass
9.3 mi · 10 min · Greenville Southwest Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 102 East: Ayden
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight
2317 ft · 48 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South East Avenue
601 ft · 26 sec · South East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Ayden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 87 North
Keep slight right
55.6 mi · 01h 00m
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 Concord and Patchy Fog near Ayden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Ayden?
The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Apex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Concord and 105.4 miles from Ayden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.43 one way or $58.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Concord and Patchy Fog near Ayden.
Stop Ideas Near Apex
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apex.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Ayden. Straight-line distance: 178.27 mi (286.9 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ayden
City in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,159 |
| Coordinates | 35.4726600, -77.4155200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ayden (-77.41552, 35.47266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.91 | $65.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.50 | $71.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.79 | $83.57 |
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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