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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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 left
80 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
33 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dr Martin L. King Jr Avenue
2619 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Albemarle Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Albemarle Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1144 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Queen Street
131 m · 21 sec · East Queen Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
630 ft · 28 sec · Court Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Town of Cary
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Edenton. Straight-line distance: 227.33 mi (365.85 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 Edenton
Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,567 |
| Coordinates | 36.0579400, -76.6077200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edenton (-76.60772, 36.05794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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