Road Trips from Concord, NC
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
45
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
20
Under 2 hours
25 total in this range
East Rockingham, NC
1h 40m70.7 mi one way
Elizabeth City, NC
1h 21m63 mi one way
Stony Point, NC
1h 17m54.6 mi one way
Rockingham, NC
1h 38m68.6 mi one way
Forest City, NC
1h 50m85 mi one way
Full-day getaway
16 total in this range
West Canton, NC
3h 15m157 mi one way
Cove Creek, NC
3h 25m166.3 mi one way
Buies Creek, NC
2h 53m126.1 mi one way
Rocky Mount, NC
3h 51m177.9 mi one way
Raleigh, NC
2h 51m121.2 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Burgaw, NC
4h 19m204.6 mi one way
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
4h 16m204.2 mi one way
East Rockingham, NC
1h 40m70.7 mi one way
Southport, NC
4h 25m208.7 mi one way
Rockingham, NC
1h 38m68.6 mi one way
Rocky Mount, NC
3h 51m177.9 mi one way
Raleigh, NC
2h 51m121.2 mi one way
High Point, NC
1h 10m57.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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