How far is Fuquay-Varina, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Fuquay-Varina, NC to Concord, NC is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
122.09 mi
02h 20m
Flight
100.95 mi
162.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.95 mi
Kilometers
162.46 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.09 mi
Kilometers
196.49 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 2, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fuquay-Varina
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fuquay-Varina
2026-05-02T04:20
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 2, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fuquay-Varina
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
Ramseur
NC

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

From Fuquay-Varina
60 mi
01h 10m
To Concord
62.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fuquay-Varina and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fuquay-Varina and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on West Academy Street

    18 m · 10 sec · West Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1746 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wake Chapel Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wake Chapel Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broad Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on GB Alford Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · GB Alford Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll West

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Triangle Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1902 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

    1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fuquay-Varina and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
51.1 mi · 42%
Albemarle Road
41.4 mi · 34%
Triangle Expressway
5.27 mi · 4%
GB Alford Highway
5.09 mi · 4%
East Dixie Drive
3.46 mi · 3%
East Broad Street
2.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramseur
01h 10m from Fuquay-Varina
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fuquay-Varina and Rain Showers Likely near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fuquay-Varina to Concord?

The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 60 miles from Fuquay-Varina and 62.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.07 one way or $34.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fuquay-Varina and Rain Showers Likely near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Ramseur

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

40 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

40 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

45 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Lexington

55 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fuquay-Varina and Concord. Straight-line distance: 100.95 mi (162.46 km).

Fuquay-Varina

#1 Fuquay-Varina

City in North Carolina

Population32,145
Coordinates35.5843200, -78.8000100
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: West Academy Street (-78.800009, 35.584349)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.31 L · about $17.07
Round trip
$34.14
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.07 $34.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.09 $38.18
Premium $4.78 $20.59 $41.19
Diesel $5.62 $24.24 $48.48

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fuquay-Varina and Concord. The current time is 04:20:26.

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.