How far is Concord, NC from Harkers Island, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Harkers Island, NC is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Harkers Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Harkers Island.
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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
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight left
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn straight onto West New Bern Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 37 min · East New Bern Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Freedom Memorial Bridge
12.4 mi · 17 min · Freedom Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 Business East: Havelock
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight left onto Fontana Boulevard
16.1 mi · 24 min · Fontana Boulevard
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Turn left onto Laurel Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Merrimon Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Merrimon Road
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Harkers Island Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Harkers Island Road
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Continue on Island Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Island Road
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Turn left onto Cape Lookout Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cape Lookout Drive
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Turn slight left onto Island Road
582 ft · 25 sec · Island Road
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Turn left onto Old Ferry Dock Road
11 m · 2 sec · Old Ferry Dock Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Ferry Dock Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Harkers Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Corban Avenue Southeast
Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Harkers Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Harkers Island?
The road trip is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Wilsons Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Concord and 139.5 miles from Harkers Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 EDT. 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 $38.98 one way or $77.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Harkers Island.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsons Mills
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 Wilsons Mills.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Harkers Island. Straight-line distance: 232.77 mi (374.6 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 Harkers Island
Township in Carteret County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 34.6951600, -76.5593700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harkers Island (-76.55937, 34.69516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $38.98 | $77.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.58 | $87.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.02 | $94.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.34 | $110.68 |
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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