How far is Piney Green, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Piney Green, NC to Concord, NC is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
237.49 mi
04h 20m
Flight
190.54 mi
306.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.54 mi
Kilometers
306.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.49 mi
Kilometers
382.2 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Piney Green
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piney Green
2026-04-16T09:36
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piney Green
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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Piney Green
119.5 mi
02h 10m
To Concord
118 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Piney Green and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Freedom Way

    9 m · 2 sec · Freedom Way

  2. 2

    Continue on Lejeune Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Lejeune Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Boulevard

    3144 ft · 57 sec · Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto D S Williams Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina

    1960 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cleveland School Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland School Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Benson Road

    2708 ft · 57 sec · Benson Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Triangle Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1902 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

    1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 40 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piney Green and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
63.7 mi · 27%
US 64 West
51.1 mi · 21%
Albemarle Road
41.4 mi · 17%
Triangle Expressway
19.5 mi · 8%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 6%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Kenansville Bypass

Take the exit right

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
02h 10m from Piney Green
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Piney Green 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 Piney Green to Concord?

The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.5 miles from Piney Green and 118 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Piney Green and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 4.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 13.2 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 10 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piney Green and Concord. Straight-line distance: 190.54 mi (306.65 km).

Piney Green

#1 Piney Green

Census designated place

Population13,293
Coordinates34.7160000, -77.3202400
Altitude12
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 24 West (-77.320237, 34.716013)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.72 L · about $33.19
Round trip
$66.39
16.76 gal · 63.44 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.19 $66.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.12 $74.23
Premium $4.78 $40.04 $80.08
Diesel $5.62 $47.13 $94.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Piney Green and Concord. The current time is 09:36:50.

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.