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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.15 mi
01h 59m
Flight
69.01 mi
111.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.01 mi
Kilometers
111.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.15 mi
Kilometers
127.38 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-16T14:32
Arrive Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Troy
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Concord
39.5 mi
00h 59m
To Southern Pines
39.6 mi
00h 59m

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
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

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.

  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

    6 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    613 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Troy Candor Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Candor-Troy Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    913 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pack House Road

    2643 ft · 50 sec · Pack House Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen

    104 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen

    2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Morganton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morganton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Morganton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morganton Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Bennett Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Bennett Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Pennsylvania Avenue

    130 m · 18 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corban Avenue Southeast
22.5 mi · 28%
West Main Street
21.2 mi · 27%
Troy Road
13.8 mi · 17%
Candor-Troy Road
5.83 mi · 7%
Albemarle Road
5.69 mi · 7%
Troy Candor Road
2.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 59m from Concord
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

50 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

61 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Southern Pines. Straight-line distance: 69.01 mi (111.06 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Southern Pines

#2 Southern Pines

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population15,070
Coordinates35.1740500, -79.3922500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Southern Pines (-79.39225, 35.17405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Southern Pines. The current time is 14:32:50.

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.