Road Trips from Concord, NC
Deciding where to go from Concord, NC? You've got options ranging from quick half-day drives to longer excursions. The majority of these routes stick to mostly flat terrain and utilize highways for efficient travel, making them good for straightforward day trips. For those seeking a bit more, there are destinations with parks nearby, offering a change of scenery. Consider what you're looking for: a short, easy drive or a longer haul with potential stops.
Total Routes
29
Shortest
2h
With Parks Nearby
10
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Princeton, NC
3h 27m155.7 mi one way
Spring Hope, NC
3h 29m156.9 mi one way
Coats, NC
2h 58m129.7 mi one way
Franklinton, NC
3h 3m150.2 mi one way
At 150.2 miles and 3.1 hours, this route offers a solid drive with a good drive score of 8. It's mostly highway with flat terrain, making it a predictable journey. It's a step up in distance from the closest options, and includes parks.
South Henderson, NC
3h 6m160.6 mi one way
This drive covers 160.6 miles and takes about 3.1 hours. It's a mostly highway route on flat terrain with a drive score of 8. Similar in distance and drive time to Franklinton, this pick also offers parks.
Weekend trip
22 total in this range
Burgaw, NC
4h 19m204.6 mi one way
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
4h 16m204.2 mi one way
Southport, NC
4h 25m208.7 mi one way
Wrightsville Beach, NC
4h 22m205.3 mi one way
Wrightsboro, NC
4h 10m200.6 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Burgaw, NC
4h 19m204.6 mi one way
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
4h 16m204.2 mi one way
Southport, NC
4h 25m208.7 mi one way
Wrightsville Beach, NC
4h 22m205.3 mi one way
Southport, NC
4h 25m208.7 mi one way
Kure Beach, NC
4h 33m212.9 mi one way
Princeton, NC
3h 27m155.7 mi one way
Greenville, NC
4h 21m203.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and options including parks, spring offers pleasant driving conditions for day trips and longer excursions.
Summer
The predominantly highway routes and flat terrain make summer drives efficient, with park options providing opportunities for outdoor enjoyment.
Fall
Flat terrain and highway accessibility are consistent year-round, making fall a good season for exploring any of these routes.
Winter
These routes, characterized by flat terrain and mostly highway profiles, remain accessible and straightforward during winter months.
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