Concord, NC Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Concord, NC is a convenient base with 106 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 96 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Concord, NC spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

105

Longest Drive

270.3 mi

Beaufort, NC

Quickest Drive

28m

Stanfield, NC

Plan Around Concord, NC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Concord, NC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Beaufort, NC to Concord, NC 270.3 mi · 5h 50m Morehead City, NC to Concord, NC 265.8 mi · 5h 42m River Road, NC to Concord, NC 251.8 mi · 4h 58m Spring Hope, NC to Concord, NC 241.3 mi · 5h 15m

Continue From Concord, NC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Concord, NC to Southport, NC 208.7 mi · 4h 25m Concord, NC to Burgaw, NC 204.6 mi · 4h 19m Concord, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 204.2 mi · 4h 16m Concord, NC to Bryson City, NC 199.7 mi · 4h 9m

Trips from Concord, NC

Concord, NC to Southport, NC

208.7 mi 4h 25m

Concord, NC to Burgaw, NC

204.6 mi 4h 19m

Concord, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

204.2 mi 4h 16m

Concord, NC to Bryson City, NC

199.7 mi 4h 9m

Concord, NC to Rocky Mount, NC

177.9 mi 3h 51m

Concord, NC to Mar-Mac, NC

172 mi 3h 50m

Concord, NC to Cove Creek, NC

166.3 mi 3h 25m

Concord, NC to West Canton, NC

157 mi 3h 15m

Concord, NC to Canton, NC

153.4 mi 3h 10m

Concord, NC to Oxford, NC

149.9 mi 2h 53m

Concord, NC to Asheville, NC

133.3 mi 2h 53m

Concord, NC to Gorman, NC

126.5 mi 2h 27m

Concord, NC to Buies Creek, NC

126.1 mi 2h 53m

Concord, NC to Balfour, NC

124.1 mi 2h 35m

Concord, NC to Valley Hill, NC

123.2 mi 2h 37m

Concord, NC to Raleigh, NC

121.2 mi 2h 51m

Concord, NC to Barker Heights, NC

121.1 mi 2h 31m

Concord, NC to Jefferson, NC

118.9 mi 2h 36m

Driving from Concord, NC

The typical drive from Concord, NC covers about 96 miles and takes around 2h 4m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 209 miles (4h 25m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Concord, NC most often head toward Southport, NC (208.7 mi, 4h 25m), Burgaw, NC (204.6 mi, 4h 19m), Boiling Spring Lakes, NC (204.2 mi, 4h 16m), Bryson City, NC (199.7 mi, 4h 9m), and Rocky Mount, NC (177.9 mi, 3h 51m). 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 96-mile trip from Concord, NC, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 46 mapped routes leaving Concord, NC and 60 routes heading into Concord, NC, covering 106 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 209 miles.

The longest mapped route from Concord, NC covers 209 miles and takes approximately 4h 25m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.

The average route from Concord, NC runs about 96 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 96-mile trip from Concord, NC costs roughly $15 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 Southport, NC, Burgaw, NC, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC and Bryson City, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.