Origin
Albemarle, NC
Night in Albemarle on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albemarle, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albemarle, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Concord, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Albemarle and Concord, NC, you are in for a quick 23.3-mile trip that typically takes about 37 minutes. This local route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should easily cover your needs for this short distance. By sticking to local roads like West Main Street and Corban Avenue Southeast, you avoid the highway system entirely. It is a straightforward, practical connection within the Southeast region that gets you to your destination efficiently without the complexity of a long-distance haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Road | 22.5 mi | 34m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Corban Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Road
— 22.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albemarle, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto NC 73
22 mi
·
34 min
·
Concord Road
3
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
4
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
5
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NC 73 / Concord Road
Turn right onto NC 73 / Concord Road
Navigation decision point
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, NC
Night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this journey. Because the route has a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire duration of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 22.5 miles spent on Concord Road, which dictates the primary character of your transit. Since the road is composed of local thoroughfares, you should anticipate a hands-on driving experience that requires more attention to turns than a high-speed highway trek. The transition from Albemarle toward Concord remains consistent, keeping you on local pavement from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on Concord Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NC 73 / Concord Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albemarle, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NC 73 / Concord Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (Spring Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on Concord Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NC 73 / Concord Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (Spring Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Concord, NC
More trips to Concord, NC
Explore more options from Albemarle, NC or browse trips ending in Concord, NC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NC road trips.