How far is Dunn, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Dunn, NC to Concord, NC is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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 Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunn and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunn and Concord.
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Start on East Cumberland Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Cumberland Street
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Continue on East Jackson Boulevard
7.6 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
2737 ft · 1 min · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
17.3 mi · 24 min · West Front Street
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Take the ramp right
2137 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Turn left onto Elmer Moore Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Elmer Moore Road
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Continue on Bonlee Bennett Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Bonlee Bennett Road
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Turn right onto Lane Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lane Mill Road
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Continue on Lanes Mill Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lanes Mill Road
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Turn right onto Willie Wright Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Willie Wright Road
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Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Troy Caveness Road
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Turn right
56 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road
3220 ft · 53 sec · Hinshaw Town Road
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Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Buffalo Ford Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Buffalo Ford Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Ford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iron Mountain Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Iron Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1859 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
7.3 mi · 8 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Charlotte
962 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right onto NC 49 South: Charlotte
89 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
30.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunn and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NC 49 South
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30.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Dunn and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunn to Concord?
The road trip is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Ramseur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Dunn and 71.6 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunn and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Ramseur
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 Ramseur.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunn and Concord. Straight-line distance: 111.38 mi (179.25 km).
#1 Dunn
City in North Carolina
| Population | 9,684 |
| Coordinates | 35.3062700, -78.6089000 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.51 | $47.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
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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