Oxford, NC Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Oxford, NC is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 90 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Oxford, NC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
150 mi
Concord, NC
Quickest Drive
1h 4m
Raleigh, NC
Plan Around Oxford, NC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Oxford, NC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Oxford, NC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Oxford, NC
Driving from Oxford, NC
Expect an average of 90 miles and about 1h 51m behind the wheel when leaving Oxford, NC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 150 miles (2h 51m), while the shortest is just 40 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Oxford, NC are Concord, NC (150 mi, 2h 51m), Greensboro, NC (80.8 mi, 1h 37m), and Raleigh, NC (40.3 mi, 1h 4m). 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 90-mile trip from Oxford, NC, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Oxford, NC and 2 routes heading into Oxford, NC, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 40 to 150 miles.
The longest mapped route from Oxford, NC covers 150 miles and takes approximately 2h 51m. Shorter options start at just 40 miles.
The average route from Oxford, NC runs about 90 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 90-mile trip from Oxford, NC costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Oxford, NC include Concord, NC, Greensboro, NC and Raleigh, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Oxford, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,897
Median Income
$48,135
Median Home Value
$177,200
Median Age
43.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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