Concord, NC Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Concord, NC is a convenient base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 98-mile quick runs to 310-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Concord, NC head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
309.8 mi
Manteo, NC
Quickest Drive
1h 59m
Green Level, NC
Plan Around Concord, NC
Continue From Concord, NC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Concord, NC
Concord, NC to Manteo, NC
Concord, NC to Moyock, NC
Concord, NC to Swansboro, NC
Concord, NC to Brices Creek, NC
Concord, NC to Princeville, NC
Concord, NC to South Henderson, NC
Concord, NC to Franklinton, NC
Concord, NC to Gorman, NC
Concord, NC to Green Level, NC
Driving from Concord, NC
The typical drive from Concord, NC covers about 203 miles and takes around 4h 14m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 310 miles (6h 34m), while the shortest is just 98 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Concord, NC most often head toward Manteo, NC (309.8 mi, 6h 34m), Moyock, NC (302.1 mi, 6h 16m), Swansboro, NC (253.3 mi, 5h 30m), Brices Creek, NC (234.8 mi, 5h 3m), and Princeville, NC (192.9 mi, 4h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 203-mile trip from Concord, NC, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Concord, NC and 0 routes heading into Concord, NC, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 98 to 310 miles.
The longest mapped route from Concord, NC covers 310 miles and takes approximately 6h 34m. Shorter options start at just 98 miles.
The average route from Concord, NC runs about 203 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 203-mile trip from Concord, NC costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Concord, NC include Manteo, NC, Moyock, NC, Swansboro, NC and Brices Creek, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Concord, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
106,518
Median Income
$84,752
Median Home Value
$327,600
Median Age
36.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Concord, NC at a Glance
Founded
1796
Elevation
705 ft
Area
60 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Concord, NC
A sampling of people born in Concord, NC.
Israel Pickens
1780–1827
American politician (1780-1827)
Dee Bost
1989
American basketball player
Jody Hill
1976
American director and screenwriter
Carol Barbee
1959
writer, actress and producer
Robin Hayes
1945
American politician
Leaky Black
1999
American basketball player
Bradley Pinion
1994
American football player
Kenyan Weaks
1977
basketball player
Jackie Fargo
1928–2013
American professional wrestler (1928-2013)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Concord, NC.
Barber–Scotia College
historically black college in Concord, North Carolina
City data from Wikidata (Q1030184), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Concord, NC
Concord is a city in North Carolina and fast-growing bedroom community of the major city of Charlotte. In 2020, the population was around 107,000, making it the second largest city of the Charlotte Metro.
Historic Downtown Concord. Concord Memorial Garden, 36 Spring Street SW. Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM (closes as 4PM Nov–Feb). Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Rd. On 230 acres with a 10-acre lake for fishing and paddleboats. Also miniature golf, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, fitness trail, walking trails, sports fields and playgrounds. Hendrick Motorsports Museum and Team Shop, 4425-4471 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd. Mustang Owner's Museum, 4005 Dearborn Pl NW. Mustang car exhibition. Daily 10:00AM-5:00PM. +1 980-439-5653 1 Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium, 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, toll-free: +1-866-229-1573.
1 Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte / Concord’s Water Park. - located in Concord Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy South, ☏ +1 704 455-3200. Home of near-constant racing events including NASCAR's All-Star race and the Coca-Cola 600. Occasional home of concerts and other special events. Among other special attractions, includes the opportunity to drive around the track or attend racing school. Roush Racing (Roush Fenway Racing). NASCAR Speedpark. Dave & Busters, 8361 Concord Mills Blvd. Su-Th 11AM - midnight, F Sa 11AM - 2AM.
Cabarrus Creamery, 21 Union St, ☏ +1 704 784-1923. Dragon Palace, 76 Spring St. SW, ☏ +1 704 785-8888. R&R Barbeque, 755 Pitts School Rd. NW, ☏ +1 704 786-1123. E. Noodles & Company, 360 Exchange St. NW. An Asian Bistro. The Gateway To Athens, 360 Exchange St. NW., ☏ +1 704-788-2174. Greek restaurant.
1 Cabarrus Inn, 15 Transit Ct NW, ☏ +1 704 788-8550. 2 Rodeway Inn, 5125 Davidson Highway, ☏ +1 704 786-9121. Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammonds Dr (exit 49 off I-85, South 1 mile), toll-free: +1-800-560-7782. Free breakfast buffet, indoor pool, golf. Also home to the Rocky River Bar & Grill. 3 Hampton Inn & Suites, 9850 Weddington Road, ☏ +1 704 979-5600, toll-free: +1-800-426-7866. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 7772 Gateway Lane NW (Exit 49), ☏ +1 704-979-7900, toll-free: +1-800-HOLIDAY (4654329). Sleep Inn & Suites, 7821 Gateway Lane, ☏ +1 704 979-8800, toll-free: +1-877-888-0526. Springhill Suites, 7811 Gateway Lane, ☏ +1 704 979-2500, toll-free: +1-888-287-9400. 4 Uptown Suites Extended Stay Hotel, 7850 Commons Park Cir NW (I-85’s Exit 49; the property is diagonally across from Concord Mills Mall), ☏ +1 704 454-1504, toll-free: +1-844-771-7701. Free WIFI, fully equipped kitchens, on-site fitness center, onsite self-serve food and convenience mart. Charlotte Motor Speedway (Camping World Raceway Resort), ☏ +1 704-455-4445. Offers a variety of camping options from tents through RV hookups.
From Interstate 85 North in North Carolina, exits 49-58. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT IATA) 1 Concord Regional Airport (USA IATA). Allegiant Air flight from Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, Orlando/Sanford, Punta Gorda and St. Petersburg/Clearwater The 80x bus operated by Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) offers service from Charlotte to Concord on weekdays. Geared towards commuters, it goes from Concord to Charlotte in the morning and from Charlotte to Concord in the late afternoon. This schedule makes it usable for going to Concord to spend a night or more, but not for a day trip. Concord Kannapolis Area Transit offers service from Kannapolis.
Travel tips adapted from Concord (North Carolina) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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