How far is Concord, NC from Zebulon, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Zebulon, NC is about 143 miles (230.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Zebulon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Zebulon.
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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
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
1230 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive
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Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on Jordan Road
24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road
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Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
2623 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
16.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1743 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Arendell Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Arendell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Arendell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Zebulon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Zebulon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Zebulon?
The road trip is about 143 miles (230.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Concord and 71.6 miles from Zebulon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Zebulon.
Stop Ideas Near Siler City
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 Siler City.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Zebulon. Straight-line distance: 130.52 mi (210.05 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 Zebulon
City in Pike County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,514 |
| Coordinates | 35.8243200, -78.3147200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zebulon (-78.31472, 35.82432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
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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