How far is Concord, NC from Sanford, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Sanford, NC is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
City in 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 Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Sanford.
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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
39 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East: Siler City
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
6.9 mi · 8 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 42: Asheboro, Sanford
1902 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Iron Mountain Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Iron Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Buffalo Ford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road
3220 ft · 53 sec · Hinshaw Town Road
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Turn right
56 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Troy Caveness Road
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Turn right onto Willie Wright Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Willie Wright Road
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Turn left onto Lanes Mill Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lanes Mill Road
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Continue on Lane Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lane Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonlee Bennett Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Bonlee Bennett Road
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Continue on Elmer Moore Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elmer Moore Road
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Turn right onto Isaac Brooks Highway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2598 ft · 35 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 Business South: Sanford, Cumnock Road
1719 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 Business, Cumnock Road: Sanford
139 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Boone Trail Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on North Horner Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Horner Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Horner Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Sanford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Corban Avenue Southeast
Merge slight left
39 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Sanford?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Concord and 48.7 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.59 one way or $27.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Asheboro
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 Asheboro.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 79.03 mi (127.18 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 Sanford
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 30,361 |
| Coordinates | 35.4798800, -79.1803000 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanford (-79.1803, 35.47988)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 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 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
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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