Bristol, Tennessee to Concord, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

121.6 miles 195.7 km · straight line
152 miles estimated 244.6 km · driving distance
3h 3min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Concord, North Carolina?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Concord, North Carolina is 121.6 miles (195.7 km) as the crow flies. Concord, North Carolina is located SE of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 152 miles, taking about 3h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Concord, North Carolina in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee and Concord, North Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, Tennessee to Concord, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 3min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 40min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 54min $18–$53* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Concord, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m elevation
Concord, North Carolina
35.41°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 41 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 204.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients