How far is Murfreesboro, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, NC to Concord, NC is about 244 miles (392.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (334 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Concord.
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Start on East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · Jackson Bypass Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2856 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Old Highway
719 ft · 26 sec · Old Highway
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto Sycamore Street
598 ft · 22 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
697 ft · 27 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
107 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Turn straight onto East Littleton Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road
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Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
24.2 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Flemingtown Road
821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road
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Take the exit slight right
1114 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
44.1 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
944 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
1.4 km · 1 min
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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 Murfreesboro and Concord.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Concord?
The road trip is about 244 miles (392.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Murfreesboro and 124.1 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (334 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.10 one way or $68.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Pompieri Pizza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Concord. Straight-line distance: 207.53 mi (333.99 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,868 |
| Coordinates | 36.4423800, -77.0985800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $34.10 | $68.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.13 | $76.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.42 | $96.85 |
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 23, 2026
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