How far is Jefferson, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Jefferson, NC to Concord, NC is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.36 mi
02h 17m
Flight
85.88 mi
138.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.88 mi
Kilometers
138.21 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.36 mi
Kilometers
201.75 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, May 31, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Sun, May 31, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-05-30T23:19
Arrive Concord
Sun, May 31, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Harmony
NC

Town in north Carolina

From Jefferson
56.7 mi
01h 08m
To Concord
68.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto J W Luke Road

    984 ft · 15 sec · J W Luke Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Trading Post Road

    66 m · 4 sec · Trading Post Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    18.8 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Watson Brame Expressway

    24.4 mi · 30 min · Watson Brame Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Statesville, Charlotte

    2541 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman

    1005 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Charlotte Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Statesville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mazeppa Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Overhead Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oak Ridge Farm Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway

    1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Landis Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Landis Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Deal Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Deal Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Enochville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West C Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West C Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Cannon Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Cannon Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Concord Parkway North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Concord Parkway North

  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 Jefferson 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
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
32 mi · 26%
Watson Brame Expressway
24.4 mi · 20%
Landis Highway
5.3 mi · 4%
East Main Street
4.86 mi · 4%
Charlotte Highway
4.22 mi · 3%
North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
01h 08m from Jefferson
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Jefferson 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 Jefferson to Concord?

The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Jefferson and 68.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.51 one way or $35.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harmony

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

49 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

50 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Concord. Straight-line distance: 85.88 mi (138.21 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population1,534
Coordinates36.4204000, -81.4734400
Altitude890
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.473458, 36.420594)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.75 L · about $17.51
Round trip
$35.02
8.84 gal · 33.5 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.51 $35.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.58 $39.15
Premium $4.78 $21.12 $42.24
Diesel $5.62 $24.86 $49.72

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Concord. The current time is 23:19:11.

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.