How far is Roxboro, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Roxboro, NC to Concord, NC is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.04 mi
02h 18m
Flight
112.41 mi
180.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.41 mi
Kilometers
180.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.04 mi
Kilometers
210.89 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Roxboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roxboro
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roxboro
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
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Roxboro
63.6 mi
01h 09m
To Concord
67.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Depot Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Reams Avenue

    964 ft · 50 sec · Reams Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Boulevard

    575 ft · 17 sec · Madison Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Leasburg Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Leasburg Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Burlington Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2241 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North NC 49

    1183 ft · 18 sec · North NC 49

  9. 9

    Continue on North NC Highway 62

    8.9 mi · 13 min · North NC Highway 62

  10. 10

    Continue on Rauhut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rauhut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Fisher Street

    1632 ft · 32 sec · North Fisher Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Fisher Street

    2275 ft · 48 sec · South Fisher Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

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

    944 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 38 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roxboro 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
65.6 mi · 50%
Sam Hunt Freeway
19 mi · 15%
Burlington Road
15.1 mi · 12%
North NC Highway 62
8.87 mi · 7%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 2%
South Church Street
1.31 mi · 1%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
112.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
01h 09m from Roxboro
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Roxboro and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roxboro to Concord?

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Roxboro and 67.4 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Roxboro and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

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

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roxboro and Concord. Straight-line distance: 112.41 mi (180.91 km).

Roxboro

#1 Roxboro

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

Population8,383
Coordinates36.3937500, -78.9827900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Street (-78.982713, 36.39394)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roxboro and Concord. The current time is 23:39:11.

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.