How far is Concord, NC from Buxton, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Buxton, NC is about 360.2 miles (579.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
360.22 mi
07h 51m
Flight
284.16 mi
457.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.16 mi
Kilometers
457.31 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.22 mi
Kilometers
579.72 km
Drive Time
07h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buxton
Wed, Nov 11, 7:17 AM EST
Return by in Concord
Wed, Nov 11, 3:09 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-11-10T23:26
Arrive Buxton
Wed, Nov 11, 7:17 AM EST
Route Timing
07h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:52 PM to 3:22 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rocky Mount
NC

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

From Concord
179.9 mi
03h 55m
To Buxton
180.3 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
Buxton Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Tonight
Using Manteo as the closest live forecast in the Dare County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 9:00 PM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Buxton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Buxton.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

    875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1295 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1230 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Jordan Road

    24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh

    2623 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    20.2 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 64 East

    1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East

  22. 22

    Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East

    2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 64 East

    39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    26.2 mi · 36 min

  25. 25

    Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail

    893 ft · 15 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cape Hatteras National Park Road

    23.6 mi · 34 min · Cape Hatteras National Park Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    22 m · 1 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 42 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    30 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Buxton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
99.5 mi · 28%
United States Highway 64 East
66.8 mi · 19%
Jordan Road
51.2 mi · 14%
Corban Avenue Southeast
49 mi · 14%
Cape Hatteras National Park Road
48.2 mi · 13%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left

79.6 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76 mi
284.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
03h 55m from Concord
Leave By
8:16 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Partly Cloudy near Buxton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Buxton?

The road trip is about 360.2 miles (579.7 km) and usually takes 07h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.9 miles from Concord and 180.3 miles from Buxton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.41 one way or $82.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Partly Cloudy near Buxton.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocky Mount, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky Mount.

RAIL

Rocky Mount

1 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

26 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

52 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

63 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Buxton. Straight-line distance: 284.16 mi (457.31 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
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#2 Buxton

Buxton is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2676800, -75.5423700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Buxton (-75.54237, 35.26768)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.71 gal
48.12 L · about $41.41
Round trip
$82.82
25.42 gal · 96.24 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 225.9 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.26 $41.41 $82.82
Mid-grade $3.69 $46.91 $93.83
Premium $4.13 $52.47 $104.93
Diesel $5.42 $68.89 $137.78

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Buxton. The current time is 23:26:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.