How far is Concord, NC from Sharpsburg, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Sharpsburg, NC is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
177.79 mi
03h 56m
Flight
157.76 mi
253.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.76 mi
Kilometers
253.89 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.79 mi
Kilometers
286.13 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharpsburg
Sat, May 30, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 30, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-30T04:22
Arrive Sharpsburg
Sat, May 30, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:06 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
Pittsboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Concord
88.8 mi
01h 58m
To Sharpsburg
89 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh

    2623 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 264 Alternate East: Wilson

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 97: Airport

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Carter Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Carter Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Stagecoach Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Stagecoach Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto Mill Branch Road

    99 m · 14 sec · Mill Branch Road

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right onto East Main Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jordan Road
51.2 mi · 29%
Corban Avenue Southeast
49 mi · 28%
I 87 North
36.7 mi · 21%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.11 mi · 4%
US 264 Alternate East
5.1 mi · 3%
Dan K Moore Freeway
4.62 mi · 3%
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 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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsboro
01h 58m from Concord
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Partly Sunny near Sharpsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Concord and 89 miles from Sharpsburg.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Partly Sunny near Sharpsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro

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 Pittsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 6.8 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Carrboro Town Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Carrboro Town Hall

Carrboro , NC
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsboro.

RAIL

Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

43 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

48 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Sharpsburg. Straight-line distance: 157.76 mi (253.89 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Sharpsburg

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,018
Coordinates35.8671000, -77.8291500
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Sharpsburg (-77.82915, 35.8671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.75 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.67
12.54 gal · 47.5 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.84 $49.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.78 $29.96 $59.92
Diesel $5.62 $35.26 $70.52

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Sharpsburg. The current time is 04:22:11.

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.