How far is Liberty, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Liberty, NC to Concord, NC is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
266.74 mi
04h 48m
Flight
210.35 mi
338.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.35 mi
Kilometers
338.53 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.74 mi
Kilometers
429.27 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM EDT
Return by in Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-18T23:01
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Avery Creek
NC

Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina

From Liberty
132 mi
02h 24m
To Concord
134.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12.7 mi · 21 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West US 64

    8.1 mi · 12 min · West US 64

  3. 3

    Continue on US 19

    24.1 mi · 33 min · US 19

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 19

    9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19

  5. 5

    Turn left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Mallard Creek Church Road East

    1645 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Mallard Creek Church Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Tryon Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  27. 27

    Turn right 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 Liberty 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19
24.1 mi · 9%
I 26 East
22.8 mi · 9%
I 40 East
18.5 mi · 7%
Cameron Morrison Bridge
18.4 mi · 7%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 7%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

52.5 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avery Creek
02h 24m from Liberty
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Concord?

The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Avery Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Liberty and 134.7 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.27 one way or $74.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Liberty and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Avery Creek

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

69 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

82 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

89 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Concord. Straight-line distance: 210.35 mi (338.53 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

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

Population2,671
Coordinates35.1231300, -84.2940900
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: NC 294 (-84.294084, 35.123313)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.41 gal
35.63 L · about $37.27
Round trip
$74.55
18.82 gal · 71.26 L
Estimated CO2
83.6 kg one way
Round trip: 167.3 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.27 $74.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.68 $83.35
Premium $4.78 $44.96 $89.92
Diesel $5.62 $52.92 $105.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Concord. The current time is 23:01:59.

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.