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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in north Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto J W Luke Road
984 ft · 15 sec · J W Luke Road
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Turn slight left onto Trading Post Road
66 m · 4 sec · Trading Post Road
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Turn right
18.8 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Watson Brame Expressway
24.4 mi · 30 min · Watson Brame Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Statesville, Charlotte
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
1005 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Charlotte Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway
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Continue on Statesville Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway
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Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road
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Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Overhead Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Oak Ridge Farm Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway
1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway
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Turn right onto Landis Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Landis Highway
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Turn right onto Deal Road
1 km · 57 sec · Deal Road
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Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Enochville Avenue
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Turn left onto West C Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West C Street
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Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Cannon Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Cannon Boulevard
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Continue on Concord Parkway North
1.2 km · 1 min · Concord Parkway North
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Concord. Straight-line distance: 85.88 mi (138.21 km).
#1 Jefferson
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,534 |
| Coordinates | 36.4204000, -81.4734400 |
| Altitude | 890 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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