How far is Concord, NC from Holly Springs, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Holly Springs, NC is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
254.49 mi
05h 25m
Flight
211.79 mi
340.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.79 mi
Kilometers
340.84 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.49 mi
Kilometers
409.56 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-19T05:53
Arrive Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Concord
127.1 mi
02h 42m
To Holly Springs
127.4 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Holly Springs.

  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

    21 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South

    2827 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield

    2526 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West New Bern Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East New Bern Road

    33.4 mi · 37 min · East New Bern Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Freedom Memorial Bridge

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Freedom Memorial Bridge

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Road

    1604 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Lake Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Nine Foot Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nine Foot Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nine Foot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corban Avenue Southeast
49 mi · 19%
Jordan Road
45.3 mi · 18%
East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 13%
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
32.7 mi · 13%
Goldsboro Bypass
31.3 mi · 12%
Triangle Expressway
22.3 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
02h 42m from Concord
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Holly Springs?

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Concord and 127.4 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.57 one way or $71.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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 Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 12.4 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 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 6.7 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
Town Hall Commons
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Town Hall Commons

Holly Springs , NC
242 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 211.79 mi (340.84 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Holly Springs

#2 Holly Springs

A town in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population39,882
Coordinates34.7993300, -76.9093900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Holly Springs (-76.90939, 34.79933)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
33.99 L · about $35.57
Round trip
$71.14
17.96 gal · 67.98 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.57 $71.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.77 $79.54
Premium $4.78 $42.91 $85.81
Diesel $5.62 $50.50 $101.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Holly Springs. The current time is 05:53:20.

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.