How far is Half Moon, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Half Moon, NC to Concord, NC is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.33 mi
04h 05m
Flight
180.98 mi
291.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.98 mi
Kilometers
291.26 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.33 mi
Kilometers
359.41 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Half Moon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Half Moon
2026-04-16T11:11
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Half Moon
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
Holly Springs
NC

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Half Moon
113.1 mi
02h 02m
To Concord
110.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Half Moon and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Ramsey Road

    29 m · 6 sec · Ramsey Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gum Branch Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Gum Branch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Franck Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franck Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Beulaville Highway

    20.8 mi · 30 min · Beulaville Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina

    1960 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cleveland School Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland School Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Benson Road

    2708 ft · 57 sec · Benson Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Triangle Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1902 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

    1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 40 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Half Moon 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
65.6 mi · 29%
US 64 West
51.1 mi · 23%
Albemarle Road
41.4 mi · 19%
Beulaville Highway
20.8 mi · 9%
Triangle Expressway
19.5 mi · 9%
Gum Branch Road
6.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Kenansville Bypass

Take the exit right

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
181 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
02h 02m from Half Moon
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Half Moon 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 Half Moon to Concord?

The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Half Moon and 110.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.21 one way or $62.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

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 Holly Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 1.2 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 10.1 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 8.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.

RAIL

Cary

16 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Half Moon and Concord. Straight-line distance: 180.98 mi (291.26 km).

Half Moon

#1 Half Moon

Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population8,352
Coordinates34.8260000, -77.4594100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramsey Road (-77.459417, 34.826069)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.83 L · about $31.21
Round trip
$62.43
15.76 gal · 59.66 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.21 $62.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.90 $69.80
Premium $4.78 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.62 $44.32 $88.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Half Moon and Concord. The current time is 11:11:08.

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.