How far is Rolesville, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Rolesville, NC to Concord, NC is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
145 mi
02h 34m
Flight
124.41 mi
200.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.41 mi
Kilometers
200.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145 mi
Kilometers
233.36 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Rolesville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rolesville
2026-04-18T23:45
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rolesville
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
Sedalia
NC

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

From Rolesville
76.9 mi
01h 17m
To Concord
68.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward South Main Street

    95 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Louisburg Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Louisburg Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

    944 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
65.6 mi · 45%
South Miami Boulevard
59.3 mi · 41%
Northern Wake Expressway
13.4 mi · 9%
Louisburg Road
4.82 mi · 3%
New Raleigh Highway
2.51 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
124.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
01h 17m from Rolesville
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rolesville 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 Rolesville to Concord?

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Rolesville and 68.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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 Sedalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Harper Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Harper Hall

Elon , NC
696 Phoenix Dr, Elon, NC 27244
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.

RAIL

Burlington

17 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

19 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

37 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

54 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rolesville and Concord. Straight-line distance: 124.41 mi (200.22 km).

Rolesville

#1 Rolesville

City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population8,882
Coordinates35.9232100, -78.4575000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-78.457505, 35.923228)
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 25m
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
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $20.28
Round trip
$40.56
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.28 $40.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.68 $45.35
Premium $4.78 $24.46 $48.93
Diesel $5.62 $28.79 $57.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rolesville and Concord. The current time is 23:45:09.

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.