How far is Havelock, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Havelock, NC to Concord, NC is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.44 mi
04h 25m
Flight
211.11 mi
339.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.11 mi
Kilometers
339.75 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.44 mi
Kilometers
411.09 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Havelock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havelock
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havelock
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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Havelock
123.8 mi
02h 12m
To Concord
131.6 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Havelock Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Wednesday
Using James City as the closest live forecast in the Craven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cunningham Boulevard

    101 m · 8 sec · Cunningham Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jaycee Street

    768 ft · 36 sec · Jaycee Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 70 West: New Bern

    46.5 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West New Bern Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Vernon Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 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 · 15 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 Havelock 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
51.1 mi · 20%
US 70 West
46.5 mi · 18%
Goldsboro Bypass
43.8 mi · 17%
Albemarle Road
41.4 mi · 16%
Triangle Expressway
21.4 mi · 8%
West Vernon Avenue
11.2 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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
211.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
02h 12m from Havelock
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havelock and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Havelock and 131.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.69 one way or $71.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Havelock and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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 Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 9.1 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 5.2 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 13.5 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
Town Hall Commons
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Town Hall Commons

Holly Springs , NC
242 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havelock and Concord. Straight-line distance: 211.11 mi (339.75 km).

Havelock

#1 Havelock

City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States

Population19,593
Coordinates34.8790500, -76.9013300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Cunningham Boulevard (-76.901333, 34.879051)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.12 L · about $35.69
Round trip
$71.38
18.02 gal · 68.24 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.69 $71.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.91 $79.81
Premium $4.78 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.62 $50.67 $101.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Havelock and Concord. The current time is 21:21:42.

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.