How far is Concord, NC from Pleasant Hill, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Pleasant Hill, NC is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
76.47 mi
01h 51m
Flight
69.61 mi
112.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.61 mi
Kilometers
112.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.47 mi
Kilometers
123.06 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Denton
NC

Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

From Concord
38.2 mi
00h 55m
To Pleasant Hill
38.3 mi
00h 55m

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
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Pleasant Hill.

  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

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Jordan Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    669 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Browns Crossroads Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Browns Crossroads Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Franklinville Street

    3263 ft · 1 min · West Franklinville Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Staley Snow Camp Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Staley Snow Camp Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Church Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Hill Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corban Avenue Southeast
49 mi · 64%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.11 mi · 9%
Jordan Road
5.01 mi · 7%
Staley Snow Camp Road
4.62 mi · 6%
West Dixie Drive
3.46 mi · 5%
Browns Crossroads Road
3.36 mi · 4%
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 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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
00h 55m from Concord
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Pleasant Hill?

The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Concord and 38.3 miles from Pleasant Hill.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

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

RAIL

Lexington

24 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

31 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

37 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Kannapolis

48 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 69.61 mi (112.02 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina

Population1,087
Coordinates35.8734700, -79.4816900
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Pleasant Hill (-79.48169, 35.87347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.96 $23.92
Premium $4.78 $12.90 $25.80
Diesel $5.62 $15.18 $30.37

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 Pleasant Hill. The current time is 01:15:56.

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.