How far is Lillington, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Lillington, NC to Concord, NC is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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.
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lillington and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lillington and Concord.
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Start on the route
4 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
11 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight left
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto West Harnett Street
118 m · 15 sec · West Harnett Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
124 m · 12 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
17.5 mi · 25 min · West Front Street
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Take the ramp right
2137 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Turn left onto Elmer Moore Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Elmer Moore Road
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Continue on Bonlee Bennett Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Bonlee Bennett Road
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Turn right onto Lane Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lane Mill Road
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Continue on Lanes Mill Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lanes Mill Road
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Turn right onto Willie Wright Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Willie Wright Road
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Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Troy Caveness Road
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Turn right
56 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road
3220 ft · 53 sec · Hinshaw Town Road
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Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Buffalo Ford Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Buffalo Ford Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Ford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iron Mountain Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Iron Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1859 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
7.3 mi · 8 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Charlotte
962 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right onto NC 49 South: Charlotte
89 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
30.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 17 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 Lillington and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NC 49 South
Continue straight
30.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Lillington and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lillington to Concord?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Ramseur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Lillington and 63.9 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lillington and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Ramseur
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 Ramseur.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lillington and Concord. Straight-line distance: 99.44 mi (160.04 km).
#1 Lillington
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 3,634 |
| Coordinates | 35.3993300, -78.8158500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.35 | $38.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
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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