How far is Pittsboro, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Pittsboro, NC to Concord, NC is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.93 mi
01h 43m
Flight
81.81 mi
131.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.81 mi
Kilometers
131.66 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.93 mi
Kilometers
147.94 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsboro
2026-04-15T18:18
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Asheboro
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Pittsboro
43.8 mi
00h 51m
To Concord
48.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    153 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto West Street

    27.8 mi · 41 min · West Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

    1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albemarle Road
41.4 mi · 45%
West Street
27.8 mi · 30%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.12 mi · 8%
East Dixie Drive
3.46 mi · 4%
Corban Avenue Southeast
0.17 mi
Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Albemarle Road

Continue straight

30.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asheboro
00h 51m from Pittsboro
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsboro and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsboro to Concord?

The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Pittsboro and 48.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsboro and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Asheboro

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

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

RAIL

High Point

33 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

55 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsboro and Concord. Straight-line distance: 81.81 mi (131.66 km).

Pittsboro

#1 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates35.7201500, -79.1772400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: US 15 (-79.17733, 35.720031)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.67
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.83 $25.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.78 $15.48 $30.96
Diesel $5.62 $18.22 $36.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsboro and Concord. The current time is 18:18:15.

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.