How far is Grifton, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Grifton, NC to Concord, NC is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.3 mi
03h 41m
Flight
177.11 mi
285.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.11 mi
Kilometers
285.03 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.3 mi
Kilometers
356.14 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Grifton
Wed, May 13, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grifton
2026-05-12T20:32
Arrive Concord
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grifton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Green Level
NC

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

From Grifton
104.2 mi
01h 50m
To Concord
117.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Gordon Street

    102 m · 17 sec · South Gordon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1080 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2114 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on C F Harvey Parkway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · C F Harvey Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 70 West: Goldsboro

    3166 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington

    2836 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    21.4 mi · 23 min · Triangle Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1902 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

    1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 40 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grifton 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
51.1 mi · 23%
Goldsboro Bypass
43.8 mi · 20%
Albemarle Road
41.4 mi · 19%
Triangle Expressway
21.4 mi · 10%
C F Harvey Parkway
12.6 mi · 6%
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
9.41 mi · 4%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
177.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Level
01h 50m from Grifton
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grifton and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grifton to Concord?

The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Green Level is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Grifton and 117.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grifton and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Green Level

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Green Level and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 11.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 6.8 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Level.

RAIL

Cary

11 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

18 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

23 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

24 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grifton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 177.11 mi (285.03 km).

Grifton

#1 Grifton

Town

Population2,709
Coordinates35.3726600, -77.4374600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: South Gordon Street (-77.43719, 35.372472)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.56 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.87
15.62 gal · 59.12 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.94 $61.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.59 $69.18
Premium $4.78 $37.32 $74.63
Diesel $5.62 $43.92 $87.85

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Grifton and Concord. The current time is 20:32:12.

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.