How far is Concord, NC from Morrisville, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Morrisville, NC is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
136.03 mi
02h 38m
Flight
102.71 mi
165.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.71 mi
Kilometers
165.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.03 mi
Kilometers
218.92 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrisville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-23T10:50
Arrive Morrisville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Greensboro
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

From Concord
68 mi
01h 19m
To Morrisville
68 mi
01h 19m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 18 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street Northeast

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3113 ft · 1 min · Concord Parkway North

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    25.2 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Boulevard West

    1046 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard West

    90 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Boulevard

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chapel Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    5 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
61.9 mi · 46%
US 29
42.7 mi · 31%
I 40 East
25.2 mi · 19%
Church Street Northeast
2.18 mi · 2%
Airport Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
Chapel Hill Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 29

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 19m from Concord
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Morrisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Concord and 68 miles from Morrisville.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

4 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

23 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

32 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 102.71 mi (165.29 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population30,495
Coordinates35.8234800, -78.8255600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Morrisville (-78.82556, 35.82348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.03
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.01 $38.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.26 $42.52
Premium $4.78 $22.93 $45.87
Diesel $5.62 $27.00 $53.99

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 Morrisville. The current time is 10:50:33.

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.