How far is Roanoke Rapids, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Concord, NC is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke Rapids and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke Rapids and Concord.
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Start on Roanoke Avenue
1.6 mi · 5 min · Roanoke Avenue
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Turn right onto West Littleton Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Littleton Road
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Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
24.2 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Flemingtown Road
821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road
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Take the exit slight right
1114 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
44.1 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
944 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke Rapids and Concord.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 85 Business South
Keep slight left
60.2 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke Rapids to Concord?
The road trip is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Roanoke Rapids and 105.9 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Mebane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Carrboro Town Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke Rapids and Concord. Straight-line distance: 179.18 mi (288.37 km).
#1 Roanoke Rapids
City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,186 |
| Coordinates | 36.4615400, -77.6541500 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.77 | $65.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.36 | $70.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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