How far is Plain View, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Plain View, NC to Concord, NC is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.77 mi
02h 42m
Flight
114.75 mi
184.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.75 mi
Kilometers
184.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.77 mi
Kilometers
232.99 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Plain View
Thu, Apr 16, 4:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plain View
2026-04-16T11:20
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plain View
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
Robbins
NC

City in Moore County, North Carolina, USA

From Plain View
66.4 mi
01h 21m
To Concord
78.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Plain View and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plain View and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Plain View Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Plain View Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Green Path Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Green Path Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Spring Branch Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Spring Branch Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pope Road

    1208 ft · 19 sec · Pope Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Branch Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Branch Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Arrowhead Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Dorman Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Antioch Church Road

    1 km · 1 min · Antioch Church Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Cut Off Road

    1459 ft · 36 sec · Old Cut Off Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South 13th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 13th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1514 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McLean Chapel Church Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · McLean Chapel Church Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elliott Bridge Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Elliott Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Darroch Road

    2240 ft · 35 sec · Darroch Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Norrington Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Norrington Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clark Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Clark Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    6 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Barbecue Church Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Barbecue Church Road

  22. 22

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

    599 ft · 16 sec · Broadway Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Swanns Station Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Swanns Station Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Greenwood Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Fork Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rocky Fork Church Road

  26. 26

    Continue on White Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · White Hill Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  30. 30

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    42.1 mi · 1 hr · McReynolds Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Albemarle Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road

  34. 34

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    22.5 mi · 35 min · Concord Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plain View 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
40 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 29%
Concord Road
22.5 mi · 16%
White Hill Road
10.6 mi · 7%
McLean Chapel Church Road
5.77 mi · 4%
Albemarle Road
5.74 mi · 4%
Bunnlevel Erwin Road
5.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

McReynolds Street

Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

42.1 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbins
01h 21m from Plain View
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plain View 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 Plain View to Concord?

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Robbins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Plain View and 78.4 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plain View and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Robbins

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

34 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

High Point

69 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

73 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plain View and Concord. Straight-line distance: 114.75 mi (184.68 km).

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#1 Plain View

Census-designated place in Sampson County, North Carolina

Population1,961
Coordinates35.2485000, -78.5552900
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Plain View Highway (-78.555235, 35.248545)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.34 L · about $20.24
Round trip
$40.48
10.22 gal · 38.68 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.24 $40.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.63 $45.26
Premium $4.78 $24.42 $48.83
Diesel $5.62 $28.74 $57.48

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 Plain View and Concord. The current time is 11:20:02.

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.