How far is Raeford, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Raeford, NC to Concord, NC is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
108.5 mi
02h 08m
Flight
82.15 mi
132.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.15 mi
Kilometers
132.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.5 mi
Kilometers
174.62 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, May 13, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Raeford
Wed, May 13, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raeford
2026-05-12T22:33
Arrive Concord
Wed, May 13, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raeford
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
Biscoe
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Raeford
48.4 mi
01h 04m
To Concord
60.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Edinborough Avenue

    9 m · 9 sec · West Edinborough Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1211 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Prospect Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Prospect Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Aberdeen Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Aberdeen Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1343 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    1483 ft · 26 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West South Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · West South Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    18.3 mi · 28 min · NC 211 Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pack House Road

    2118 ft · 39 sec · Pack House Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Candor-Troy Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Troy Candor Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West

    632 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Troy Bypass

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Troy Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Albemarle Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    22.5 mi · 35 min · Concord Road

  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 Raeford 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Road
22.5 mi · 21%
NC 211 Highway
18.3 mi · 17%
Aberdeen Road
15.4 mi · 14%
Troy Bypass
13.4 mi · 12%
West South Street
6.82 mi · 6%
Candor-Troy Road
5.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Road

Turn right onto Concord Road

22.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biscoe
01h 04m from Raeford
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Raeford 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 Raeford to Concord?

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Biscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Raeford and 60.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Biscoe

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

41 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

67 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

70 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raeford and Concord. Straight-line distance: 82.15 mi (132.2 km).

Raeford

#1 Raeford

City in North Carolina

Population4,956
Coordinates34.9810000, -79.2242000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: West Edinborough Avenue (-79.224203, 34.98094)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.34
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.17 $30.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.96 $33.93
Premium $4.78 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $5.62 $21.54 $43.08

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Raeford and Concord. The current time is 22:33:41.

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.