How far is Emerald Isle, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Emerald Isle, NC to Concord, NC is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerald Isle and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerald Isle and Concord.
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Start on Emerald Drive
5.9 mi · 10 min · Emerald Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emerald Drive
25 m · 2 sec · Emerald Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Emerald Drive
20.8 mi · 31 min · Emerald Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 30 min
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Continue on West New Bern Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on West Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington
2836 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll West
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
21.4 mi · 23 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
1902 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
50.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on East Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive
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Turn slight right
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road
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Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 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 Emerald Isle and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 64 West
Merge slight left
50.8 mi · 01h 11m
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 Emerald Isle and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emerald Isle to Concord?
The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Emerald Isle and 132.5 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.23 one way or $74.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Emerald Isle and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Selma Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerald Isle and Concord. Straight-line distance: 211.49 mi (340.36 km).
#1 Emerald Isle
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.6779400, -76.9507800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $37.23 | $74.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.63 | $83.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.91 | $89.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.87 | $105.73 |
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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