How far is Concord, NC from Laurinburg, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Laurinburg, NC is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.09 mi
02h 02m
Flight
76.97 mi
123.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.97 mi
Kilometers
123.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.09 mi
Kilometers
146.6 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurinburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-17T19:55
Arrive Laurinburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Polkton
NC

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

From Concord
45.5 mi
01h 01m
To Laurinburg
45.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Street South

    2909 ft · 52 sec · Union Street South

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1666 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2040 ft · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 74 Business: Laurinburg

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
31.9 mi · 35%
Andrew Jackson Highway
21 mi · 23%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 16%
US 74 Business
2.88 mi · 3%
West Caswell Street
2.37 mi · 3%
Branchview Drive Southeast
2.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

Continue straight

22.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
77 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polkton
01h 01m from Concord
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Laurinburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Polkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Concord and 45.5 miles from Laurinburg.

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

The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Laurinburg.

Stop Ideas Near Polkton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polkton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hamlet

48 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Charlotte

62 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

67 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

76 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Laurinburg. Straight-line distance: 76.97 mi (123.87 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Laurinburg

City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,896
Coordinates34.7740500, -79.4628200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Laurinburg (-79.46282, 34.77405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.17 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
6.42 gal · 24.34 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $4.78 $15.34 $30.67
Diesel $5.62 $18.05 $36.11

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Laurinburg. The current time is 19:55:52.

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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.