How far is Elizabeth City, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Elizabeth City, NC to Concord, NC is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
61.94 mi
01h 09m
Flight
51.88 mi
83.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.88 mi
Kilometers
83.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.94 mi
Kilometers
99.68 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth City
2026-04-19T00:36
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth City
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
Belmont
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Elizabeth City
30.8 mi
00h 34m
To Concord
31.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth City and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth City and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Crystal Lane

    129 m · 21 sec · Crystal Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Post Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Marion Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Marion Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Dixon Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Dixon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mallard Creek Church Road East

    1645 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Mallard Creek Church Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth City and Concord.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
18.4 mi · 30%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 28%
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.82 mi · 11%
Concord Parkway South
6.72 mi · 11%
North Tryon Street
2.21 mi · 4%
Cabarrus Avenue West
1.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

18.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 34m from Elizabeth City
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabeth City and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth City to Concord?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Elizabeth City and 31.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabeth City and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

12 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

19 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

47 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

71 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth City and Concord. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.5 km).

Elizabeth City

#1 Elizabeth City

City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina

Population17,751
Coordinates35.2929100, -81.4912000
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Crystal Lane (-81.491032, 35.293361)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.66 $19.31
Premium $4.78 $10.42 $20.83
Diesel $5.62 $12.26 $24.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth City and Concord. The current time is 00:36:33.

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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.