How far is Concord, NC from Richlands, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Richlands, NC is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
220 mi
04h 42m
Flight
175.02 mi
281.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.02 mi
Kilometers
281.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220 mi
Kilometers
354.05 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richlands
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-16T09:32
Arrive Richlands
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Holly Springs
NC

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Concord
109.9 mi
02h 21m
To Richlands
110.1 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South

    2827 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington

    2538 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    6 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn right

    23 mi · 33 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Franck Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · West Franck Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    58 m · 5 sec · South Wilmington Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wilmington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
60.9 mi · 28%
Corban Avenue Southeast
49 mi · 22%
Jordan Road
45.3 mi · 21%
Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 10%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.11 mi · 3%
South Kenansville Bypass
5.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
02h 21m from Concord
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Richlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Concord and 110.1 miles from Richlands.

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

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.58 one way or $61.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Richlands.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holly Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 3.8 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.

RAIL

Cary

16 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Richlands. Straight-line distance: 175.02 mi (281.66 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 Richlands

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population1,689
Coordinates34.8993300, -77.5466300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Richlands (-77.54663, 34.89933)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.22 L · about $30.58
Round trip
$61.16
15.44 gal · 58.44 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.58 $61.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.19 $68.38
Premium $4.78 $36.89 $73.77
Diesel $5.62 $43.42 $86.83

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

There is no time difference between Concord and Richlands. The current time is 09:32:31.

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.