How far is Concord, NC from Shallotte, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Shallotte, NC is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
185.29 mi
04h 03m
Flight
159.36 mi
256.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.36 mi
Kilometers
256.47 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.29 mi
Kilometers
298.2 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shallotte
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-18T03:33
Arrive Shallotte
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 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
East Laurinburg
NC

Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Concord
92.6 mi
02h 01m
To Shallotte
92.6 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Street South

    2909 ft · 52 sec · Union Street South

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1666 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2040 ft · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    17 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1539 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Powell Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Powell Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Jk Powell Boulevard

    815 ft · 15 sec · Jk Powell Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Powell Boulevard

    2595 ft · 51 sec · Powell Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on South J K Powell Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South J K Powell Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Love Mill Road

    1494 ft · 34 sec · West Love Mill Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Vinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vinson Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on New Britton Highway East

    17 mi · 30 min · New Britton Highway East

  29. 29

    Continue on Whiteville Road Northwest

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Whiteville Road Northwest

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2146 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
48.5 mi · 26%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 18%
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
31.9 mi · 17%
New Britton Highway East
17 mi · 9%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 8%
Whiteville Road Northwest
13.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

American Indian Highway

Continue on American Indian Highway

33.6 mi · 00h 37m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
159.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Laurinburg
02h 01m from Concord
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Shallotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

East Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Concord and 92.6 miles from Shallotte.

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

The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

26 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

40 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Southern Pines

45 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

60 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Shallotte. Straight-line distance: 159.36 mi (256.47 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Shallotte

#2 Shallotte

City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,409
Coordinates33.9732300, -78.3858400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Shallotte (-78.38584, 33.97323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.75 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.08 gal · 49.5 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.97 $57.93
Premium $4.78 $31.25 $62.50
Diesel $5.62 $36.78 $73.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Shallotte. The current time is 03:33:26.

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.