How far is Concord, NC from Edenton, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Edenton, NC is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
258.07 mi
05h 26m
Flight
227.33 mi
365.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.33 mi
Kilometers
365.85 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.07 mi
Kilometers
415.32 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edenton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:05 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-16T14:38
Arrive Edenton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Knightdale
NC

City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Concord
128.9 mi
02h 43m
To Edenton
129.2 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    33 mi · 42 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Dr Martin L. King Jr Avenue

    2619 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Albemarle Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Albemarle Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1144 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Queen Street

    131 m · 21 sec · East Queen Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Court Street

    630 ft · 28 sec · Court Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
133 mi · 52%
Jordan Road
51.2 mi · 20%
Corban Avenue Southeast
49 mi · 19%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.11 mi · 3%
Dan K Moore Freeway
4.62 mi · 2%
West Dixie Drive
3.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left

80 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
227.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knightdale
02h 43m from Concord
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Edenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Concord and 129.2 miles from Edenton.

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

The direct path is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.08 one way or $72.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Edenton.

Stop Ideas Near Knightdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Knightdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 12.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

15 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

27 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

34 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Edenton. Straight-line distance: 227.33 mi (365.85 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Edenton

#2 Edenton

Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,567
Coordinates36.0579400, -76.6077200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Edenton (-76.60772, 36.05794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.47 L · about $36.08
Round trip
$72.17
18.22 gal · 68.94 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.08 $72.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.35 $80.70
Premium $4.78 $43.53 $87.06
Diesel $5.62 $51.23 $102.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Edenton. The current time is 14:38:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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