How far is Concord, NC from Piney Green, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Piney Green, NC is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Piney Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Piney Green.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
1230 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive
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Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on Jordan Road
24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington
2538 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
1701 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Turn right onto D S Williams Road
1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.4 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
1856 ft · 29 sec · Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
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Continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
1 km · 49 sec · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Lejeune Boulevard
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Turn left onto Piney Green Road
94 m · 10 sec · Piney Green Road
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Turn right
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
81 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Freedom Way
52 m · 8 sec · Freedom Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Freedom Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Piney Green.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
59.6 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Partly Cloudy near Piney Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Piney Green?
The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 120.5 miles from Concord and 120.7 miles from Piney Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Partly Cloudy near Piney Green.
Stop Ideas Near Garner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Piney Green. Straight-line distance: 190.54 mi (306.65 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piney Green
Census designated place
| Population | 13,293 |
| Coordinates | 34.7160000, -77.3202400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piney Green (-77.32024, 34.716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.86 | $95.72 |
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 16, 2026
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