How far is Pumpkin Center, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Pumpkin Center, NC to Concord, NC is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
231.19 mi
04h 15m
Flight
186.34 mi
299.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.34 mi
Kilometers
299.89 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.19 mi
Kilometers
372.07 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, May 31, 3:22 PM EDT
Return by in Pumpkin Center
Sun, May 31, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pumpkin Center
2026-05-31T11:06
Arrive Concord
Sun, May 31, 3:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pumpkin Center
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
Holly Springs
NC

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Pumpkin Center
116.6 mi
02h 07m
To Concord
114.6 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pumpkin Center Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Sunday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pumpkin Center and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Bern Highway

    632 ft · 10 sec · New Bern Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    584 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto New Bern Highway

    1186 ft · 21 sec · New Bern Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Drummer Kellum Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Drummer Kellum Road

  6. 6

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

    5 mi · 8 min · Ramsey Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gum Branch Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Gum Branch Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Franck Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franck Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Beulaville Highway

    20.8 mi · 30 min · Beulaville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1960 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cleveland School Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland School Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Benson Road

    2708 ft · 57 sec · Benson Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Triangle Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1902 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

    1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 40 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pumpkin Center 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
65.6 mi · 28%
US 64 West
51.1 mi · 22%
Albemarle Road
41.4 mi · 18%
Beulaville Highway
20.8 mi · 9%
Triangle Expressway
19.5 mi · 8%
Gum Branch Road
6.77 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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
02h 07m from Pumpkin Center
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pumpkin Center 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 Pumpkin Center to Concord?

The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372.1 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Pumpkin Center and 114.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pumpkin Center and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

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 Holly Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 2.5 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 7.7 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 10.9 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 8 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 Holly Springs.

RAIL

Cary

16 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pumpkin Center and Concord. Straight-line distance: 186.34 mi (299.89 km).

Pumpkin Center

#1 Pumpkin Center

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population2,222
Coordinates34.7915500, -77.3724600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.372365, 34.791612)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.88 L · about $32.32
Round trip
$64.64
16.32 gal · 61.76 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.32 $64.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.14 $72.28
Premium $4.78 $38.99 $77.98
Diesel $5.62 $45.89 $91.78

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Pumpkin Center and Concord. The current time is 11:06:51.

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.