How far is Elizabethtown, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, NC to Concord, NC is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.44 mi
02h 44m
Flight
124.12 mi
199.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.12 mi
Kilometers
199.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.44 mi
Kilometers
235.68 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
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
Hamlet
NC

Small settlement in a rural area

From Elizabethtown
75 mi
01h 22m
To Concord
71.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
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 Elizabethtown and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on North Poplar Street

    86 m · 13 sec · North Poplar Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Poplar Street

    560 ft · 23 sec · North Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Peanut Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Peanut Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    15.1 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Roberts Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Roberts Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    904 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham

    2093 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · American Indian Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1723 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 35 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward Union Street South

    3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South

  27. 27

    Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  29. 29

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
31.8 mi · 22%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
27 mi · 18%
American Indian Highway
18.5 mi · 13%
Peanut Road
17.1 mi · 12%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 10%
North Roberts Avenue
7.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

W. Cliff Martin Highway

Continue straight

24.9 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
124.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlet
01h 22m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown to Concord?

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Hamlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Elizabethtown and 71.5 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethtown and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlet

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

42 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

60 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

76 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Concord. Straight-line distance: 124.12 mi (199.75 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,378
Coordinates34.6293400, -78.6052900
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: North Poplar Street (-78.605409, 34.629407)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.96
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.48 $40.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.90 $45.80
Premium $4.78 $24.70 $49.40
Diesel $5.62 $29.08 $58.15

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 Elizabethtown and Concord. The current time is 06:30:14.

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.