How far is Concord, NC from Sneads Ferry, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Sneads Ferry, NC is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
236.22 mi
04h 58m
Flight
189.72 mi
305.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.72 mi
Kilometers
305.33 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.22 mi
Kilometers
380.16 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneads Ferry
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 9:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-16T11:14
Arrive Sneads Ferry
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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
McDonald
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Concord
118.1 mi
02h 29m
To Sneads Ferry
118.2 mi
02h 29m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Sneads Ferry.

  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

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    2769 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    19.5 mi · 21 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Market Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Sneads Ferry Road

    138 m · 7 sec · Sneads Ferry Road

  26. 26

    Continue on NC Highway 172

    4.9 mi · 7 min · NC Highway 172

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Club Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
86.6 mi · 37%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 14%
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
31.9 mi · 14%
Market Street
23 mi · 10%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
19.5 mi · 8%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

54.8 mi · 01h 07m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
189.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald
02h 29m from Concord
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Sneads Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Sneads Ferry?

The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

McDonald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Concord and 118.2 miles from Sneads Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McDonald

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

23 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

62 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Florence

66 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Sneads Ferry. Straight-line distance: 189.72 mi (305.33 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Sneads Ferry

#2 Sneads Ferry

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population2,646
Coordinates34.5526700, -77.3971800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Sneads Ferry (-77.39718, 34.55267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.55 L · about $33.00
Round trip
$65.99
16.66 gal · 63.1 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.00 $65.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.89 $73.79
Premium $4.78 $39.80 $79.60
Diesel $5.62 $46.85 $93.70

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 Sneads Ferry. The current time is 11:14:45.

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.