How far is Concord, NC from Leland, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Leland, NC is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
189.32 mi
03h 57m
Flight
164.43 mi
264.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.43 mi
Kilometers
264.63 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.32 mi
Kilometers
304.68 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-23T02:04
Arrive Leland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 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
East Laurinburg
NC

Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Concord
94.6 mi
01h 58m
To Leland
94.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lanvale Road Northeast

    681 ft · 17 sec · Lanvale Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Village Road Northeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Village Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lincoln Road Northeast

    83 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Post Office Road Northeast

    86 m · 12 sec · Post Office Road Northeast

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
87.4 mi · 46%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 18%
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
31.9 mi · 17%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 8%
West Caswell Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Branchview Drive Southeast
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

55.9 mi · 01h 08m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
164.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Laurinburg
01h 58m from Concord
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Leland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

East Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Concord and 94.7 miles from Leland.

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

The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.46 one way or $52.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Laurinburg, 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 East Laurinburg.

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Dillon

40 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Southern Pines

45 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

60 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Leland. Straight-line distance: 164.43 mi (264.63 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Leland

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

Population25,647
Coordinates34.2562800, -78.0447100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Leland (-78.04471, 34.25628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.29 L · about $26.46
Round trip
$52.92
13.36 gal · 50.58 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.46 $52.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.59 $59.17
Premium $4.78 $31.92 $63.83
Diesel $5.62 $37.57 $75.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Leland. The current time is 02:04:02.

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.