How far is Concord, NC from Raeford, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Raeford, NC is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Raeford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Raeford.
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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
6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Albemarle Road
1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Continue on Troy Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right
613 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Troy Candor Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road
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Continue on Candor-Troy Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road
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Turn right
913 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Pack House Road
2643 ft · 50 sec · Pack House Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North
6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North
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Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 30 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1215 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Edinborough Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Raeford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Continue straight
16.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Raeford?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Biscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Concord and 48.5 miles from Raeford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.
Stop Ideas Near Biscoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Biscoe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Raeford. Straight-line distance: 82.15 mi (132.2 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 Raeford
City in North Carolina
| Population | 4,956 |
| Coordinates | 34.9810000, -79.2242000 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raeford (-79.2242, 34.981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.55 | $27.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.23 | $38.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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