How far is Concord, NC from Southern Pines, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Southern Pines, NC is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Southern Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Southern Pines.
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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
6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Albemarle Road
1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Continue on Troy Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right
613 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Troy Candor Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road
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Continue on Candor-Troy Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road
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Turn right
913 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Pack House Road
2643 ft · 50 sec · Pack House Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 28 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen
104 m · 12 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Morganton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Morganton Road
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Continue on West Morganton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morganton Road
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Turn left onto South Bennett Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Bennett Street
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Turn right onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
130 m · 18 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Southern Pines.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Main Street
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18.7 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Southern Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Southern Pines?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Concord and 39.6 miles from Southern Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Southern Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Southern Pines. Straight-line distance: 69.01 mi (111.06 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 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southern Pines (-79.39225, 35.17405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.36 | $24.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
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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