How far is Rose Hill, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Rose Hill, NC to Concord, NC is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.15 mi
03h 29m
Flight
150.05 mi
241.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.05 mi
Kilometers
241.49 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.15 mi
Kilometers
309.23 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Rose Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rose Hill
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rose Hill
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
Fearrington
NC

Township in Chatham County, North Carolina

From Rose Hill
97.5 mi
01h 44m
To Concord
94.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on North Sycamore Street

    8.8 mi · 13 min · North Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr

  4. 4

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

    1960 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland School Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland School Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Benson Road

    2708 ft · 57 sec · Benson Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Triangle Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1902 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

    1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 40 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rose Hill 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Sycamore Street
65.3 mi · 34%
US 64 West
51.1 mi · 27%
Albemarle Road
41.4 mi · 22%
Triangle Expressway
19.5 mi · 10%
East Dixie Drive
3.46 mi · 2%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Sycamore Street

Merge slight left

56.3 mi · 01h 00m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fearrington
01h 44m from Rose Hill
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rose Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rose Hill to Concord?

The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Fearrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Rose Hill and 94.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rose Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Fearrington

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 Fearrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 11.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 12.4 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 14.2 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
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

26 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

27 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

33 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

39 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rose Hill and Concord. Straight-line distance: 150.05 mi (241.49 km).

Rose Hill

#1 Rose Hill

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

Population1,620
Coordinates34.8282200, -78.0230400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: North Sycamore Street (-78.023048, 34.828227)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.67 L · about $26.86
Round trip
$53.71
13.56 gal · 51.34 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.86 $53.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.03 $60.06
Premium $4.78 $32.39 $64.79
Diesel $5.62 $38.13 $76.26

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 Rose Hill and Concord. The current time is 05:46:25.

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.