How far is Sneads Ferry, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Sneads Ferry, NC to Concord, NC is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
238.74 mi
04h 14m
Flight
189.72 mi
305.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.72 mi
Kilometers
305.33 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.74 mi
Kilometers
384.21 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Sneads Ferry
Thu, Apr 16, 6:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sneads Ferry
2026-04-16T09:37
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sneads Ferry
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
McDonald
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Sneads Ferry
117.9 mi
02h 07m
To Concord
120.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sneads Ferry and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Road

    3028 ft · 47 sec · Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Country Club Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto NC Highway 172

    4.9 mi · 7 min · NC Highway 172

  4. 4

    Continue on Sneads Ferry Road

    138 m · 7 sec · Sneads Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wilmington Highway

    14.5 mi · 21 min · Wilmington Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Continue on John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1969 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  16. 16

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1723 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward Union Street South

    3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South

  23. 23

    Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sneads Ferry 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
86.5 mi · 36%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 14%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
27 mi · 11%
Wilmington Highway
22.7 mi · 9%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
20.2 mi · 8%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

54.7 mi · 01h 07m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
189.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald
02h 07m from Sneads Ferry
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sneads Ferry 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 Sneads Ferry to Concord?

The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

McDonald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Sneads Ferry and 120.8 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.35 one way or $66.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McDonald

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

23 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

62 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Florence

66 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sneads Ferry and Concord. Straight-line distance: 189.72 mi (305.33 km).

Sneads Ferry

#1 Sneads Ferry

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population2,646
Coordinates34.5526700, -77.3971800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Country Club Road (-77.397239, 34.55267)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.89 L · about $33.35
Round trip
$66.70
16.84 gal · 63.78 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.35 $66.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.29 $74.58
Premium $4.78 $40.23 $80.46
Diesel $5.62 $47.35 $94.71

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sneads Ferry and Concord. The current time is 09:37:53.

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.