How far is South Rosemary, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from South Rosemary, NC to Concord, NC is about 206.9 miles (333 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
206.92 mi
03h 28m
Flight
176.71 mi
284.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.71 mi
Kilometers
284.39 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.92 mi
Kilometers
333 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in South Rosemary
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Rosemary
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Rosemary
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
Mebane
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

From South Rosemary
102.4 mi
01h 44m
To Concord
104.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 South Rosemary and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Rosemary and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on South Penny Street

    854 ft · 43 sec · South Penny Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Karen Street

    124 m · 20 sec · Karen Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Zoo Road

    1161 ft · 27 sec · North Zoo Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    24 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    44.1 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

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

    944 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 38 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flemingtown Road
96.4 mi · 47%
I 85 Business South
65.6 mi · 32%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
30.3 mi · 15%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 1%
US 29 South
0.85 mi
North Zoo Road
0.22 mi
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 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mebane
01h 44m from South Rosemary
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Rosemary 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 South Rosemary to Concord?

The road trip is about 206.9 miles (333 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 102.4 miles from South Rosemary and 104.5 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Rosemary and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Mebane

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 Mebane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 12 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
Carrboro Town Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Carrboro Town Hall

Carrboro , NC
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 12.2 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 Mebane.

RAIL

Burlington

15 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

34 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

51 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Rosemary and Concord. Straight-line distance: 176.71 mi (284.39 km).

South Rosemary

#1 South Rosemary

Township in Halifax County, North Carolina

Population2,836
Coordinates36.4515400, -77.6972000
Altitude68
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 Penny Street (-77.69787, 36.451535)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.64 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.83
14.6 gal · 55.28 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.92 $57.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.33 $64.66
Premium $4.78 $34.88 $69.76
Diesel $5.62 $41.06 $82.11

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 South Rosemary and Concord. The current time is 05:47:03.

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.