How far is Oak Island, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Oak Island, NC to Concord, NC is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
202.88 mi
03h 33m
Flight
171.9 mi
276.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.9 mi
Kilometers
276.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.88 mi
Kilometers
326.51 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Island
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Island
2026-04-18T01:56
Arrive Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Island
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
Maxton
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Oak Island
102.7 mi
01h 46m
To Concord
100.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Oak Island Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Saturday
Using Saint James as the closest live forecast in the Brunswick County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
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 Oak Island and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Island and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on South Middleton Avenue

    1405 ft · 36 sec · South Middleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Middleton Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Middleton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southport-Supply Road Southeast

    9 mi · 12 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Green Swamp Road Northwest

    25.6 mi · 35 min · Green Swamp Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    34.1 mi · 39 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1723 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward Union Street South

    3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South

  20. 20

    Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Island 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
65.9 mi · 32%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 17%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
27 mi · 13%
Green Swamp Road Northwest
25.8 mi · 13%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 7%
Southport-Supply Road Southeast
9.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

34.1 mi · 00h 39m

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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxton
01h 46m from Oak Island
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Island 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 Oak Island to Concord?

The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Maxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Oak Island and 100.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Island and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Maxton

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

35 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

36 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

55 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Island and Concord. Straight-line distance: 171.9 mi (276.65 km).

Oak Island

#1 Oak Island

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

Population8,735
Coordinates33.9165600, -78.1611100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: South Middleton Avenue (-78.161026, 33.916558)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.1 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.72
14.32 gal · 54.2 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.36 $56.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.71 $63.42
Premium $4.78 $34.21 $68.42
Diesel $5.62 $40.27 $80.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Island and Concord. The current time is 01:56:25.

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.