How far is Enfield, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Enfield, NC to Concord, NC is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enfield and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enfield and Concord.
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Start on Whitfield Street
1594 ft · 48 sec · Whitfield Street
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Turn straight onto Glenview Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Glenview Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp left
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
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Turn right onto Horton Road
2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road
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Take the ramp right
1943 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
944 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 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 Enfield and Concord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 Business South
Keep slight left
60.2 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Enfield 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 Enfield to Concord?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Enfield and 90.7 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Enfield and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
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 Hillsborough.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enfield and Concord. Straight-line distance: 171.84 mi (276.55 km).
#1 Enfield
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,260 |
| Coordinates | 36.1809900, -77.6666400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.69 | $61.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.11 | $66.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.97 | $77.95 |
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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