How far is Concord, NC from Hertford, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Hertford, NC is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.09 mi
05h 40m
Flight
236.84 mi
381.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.84 mi
Kilometers
381.16 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.09 mi
Kilometers
434.67 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hertford
Tue, Jun 2, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Tue, Jun 2, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-06-02T04:01
Arrive Hertford
Tue, Jun 2, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 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
134.8 mi
02h 50m
To Hertford
135.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40 mi · 50 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Grubb Street

    55 m · 4 sec · West Grubb Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grubb Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
146 mi · 54%
Jordan Road
51.2 mi · 19%
Corban Avenue Southeast
49 mi · 18%
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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
236.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knightdale
02h 50m from Concord
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Hertford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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 134.8 miles from Concord and 135.2 miles from Hertford.

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

The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 12.4 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 12.2 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.4 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 Hertford. Straight-line distance: 236.84 mi (381.16 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Hertford

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,143
Coordinates36.1901600, -76.4660500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Hertford (-76.46605, 36.19016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.08 L · about $37.75
Round trip
$75.50
19.06 gal · 72.16 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.75 $75.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.21 $84.42
Premium $4.78 $45.53 $91.07
Diesel $5.62 $53.60 $107.19

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Hertford. The current time is 04:01:51.

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.