Concord, North Carolina to Gulf Shores: Road Trip Guide & Distance

545.7 miles 878.2 km · straight line
654.8 miles estimated 1053.8 km · driving distance
13h 10min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Concord, North Carolina from Gulf Shores?

The distance from Concord, North Carolina to Gulf Shores is 545.7 miles (878.2 km) as the crow flies. Gulf Shores is located SW of Concord, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 654.8 miles, taking about 13h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Concord, North Carolina in North Carolina and Gulf Shores in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Concord, North Carolina and Gulf Shores. 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 Concord, North Carolina to Gulf Shores

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 10min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 48min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 7min $79–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, North Carolina & Gulf Shores

Quick Facts

Concord, North Carolina
35.41°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
Gulf Shores
30.25°N, 87.70°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients