How far is Hertford, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Hertford, NC to Concord, NC is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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
274.78 mi
04h 37m
Flight
236.84 mi
381.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.84 mi
Kilometers
381.16 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.78 mi
Kilometers
442.21 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Tue, Jun 2, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hertford
Tue, Jun 2, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hertford
2026-06-02T02:59
Arrive Concord
Tue, Jun 2, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hertford
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
Rolesville
NC

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

From Hertford
144.9 mi
02h 18m
To Concord
129.9 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grubb Street

    55 m · 11 sec · West Grubb Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ocean Highway South

    32.6 mi · 40 min · Ocean Highway South

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

    944 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hertford 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Highway South
133 mi · 48%
I 85 Business South
65.6 mi · 24%
South Miami Boulevard
59.3 mi · 22%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 6%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 2%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Keep slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
236.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolesville
02h 18m from Hertford
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hertford and Partly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Rolesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.9 miles from Hertford and 129.9 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.42 one way or $76.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hertford and Partly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Rolesville

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 Rolesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 4.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 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 14.5 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 12.7 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 Rolesville.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

24 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

27 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

41 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hertford and Concord. Straight-line distance: 236.84 mi (381.16 km).

Hertford

#1 Hertford

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,143
Coordinates36.1901600, -76.4660500
Altitude3
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 Grubb Street (-76.466047, 36.189972)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.7 L · about $38.42
Round trip
$76.84
19.4 gal · 73.4 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.42 $76.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.96 $85.92
Premium $4.78 $46.35 $92.69
Diesel $5.62 $54.55 $109.11

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hertford and Concord. The current time is 02:59:10.

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.