How far is Hampstead, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Hampstead, NC to Concord, NC is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
210.06 mi
03h 37m
Flight
177.9 mi
286.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.9 mi
Kilometers
286.3 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.06 mi
Kilometers
338.06 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, May 7, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Hampstead
Thu, May 7, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampstead
2026-05-07T10:52
Arrive Concord
Thu, May 7, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampstead
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
Pembroke
NC

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

From Hampstead
106.3 mi
01h 48m
To Concord
103.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampstead Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Overnight
Using Burgaw as the closest live forecast in the Pender County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Continue on John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1969 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  11. 11

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1723 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward Union Street South

    3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South

  18. 18

    Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampstead and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
86.5 mi · 41%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 16%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
27 mi · 13%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
20.2 mi · 10%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 7%
East Caswell Street
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

54.7 mi · 01h 07m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
177.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
01h 48m from Hampstead
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Hampstead and 103.8 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

33 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

50 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

51 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

58 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Concord. Straight-line distance: 177.9 mi (286.3 km).

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#1 Hampstead

Unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina

Population4,083
Coordinates34.3676700, -77.7105300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: US 17 (-77.71049, 34.36764)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.06 L · about $29.35
Round trip
$58.70
14.82 gal · 56.12 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.35 $58.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.82 $65.64
Premium $4.78 $35.40 $70.81
Diesel $5.62 $41.67 $83.35

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampstead and Concord. The current time is 10:52:30.

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.