Origin
Belmont, NC
Late night in Belmont on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmont, NC to Concord, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmont, NC
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Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Belmont to Concord, you are looking at a straightforward 32.5-mile journey that typically takes about 46 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel, making this a very budget-friendly transit across the Southeast region. The route relies on a combination of the Cameron Morrison Bridge, North Tryon Street, and Concord Parkway South to bridge the gap between these two North Carolina towns. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any mandatory stops required along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Morrison Bridge | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Concord Parkway South | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| North Tryon Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Cabarrus Avenue West | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Mallard Creek Church Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Catawba Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cameron Morrison Bridge
— 18.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on this road
121 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Glenway Street
355 ft
·
19 sec
·
Glenway Street
3
Turn right onto NC 7
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Catawba Street
4
Turn left onto NC 273
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 85 North
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 85
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
7
Continue on I 85
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 46A
Toward Mallard Creek Church Road East
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Mallard Creek Church Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 29
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Tryon Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 29
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Concord Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
156 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
14
Continue on Cabarrus Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
15
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Belmont, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glenway Street
Turn left onto Glenway Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 85 North
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Mallard Creek Church Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46A
Toward Mallard Creek Church Road East
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Mallard Creek Church Road
Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
30.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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. While about 21% of this route consists of highway travel, the experience is defined by navigating local transitions that require your full attention behind the wheel. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch while crossing the 18.4 miles of the Cameron Morrison Bridge, which provides a brief reprieve from the constant turning. As you transition between the various segments of the route, the pace shifts from local streets to higher-speed parkways. It is a functional drive that keeps you engaged with frequent steering adjustments rather than long, straight-line highway monotony.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on Cameron Morrison Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Glenway Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Glenway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Belmont, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Mallard Creek Church Road East along the way.
Mallard Creek Church Road East
20.4 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Starting in Belmont, NC
Full guide →Founded 1895
Belmont is a suburban town west of the major city of Charlotte in U.S. State of North Carolina.
Arriving in Concord, NC
Full guide →Concord is a city in North Carolina and fast-growing bedroom community of the major city of Charlotte. In 2020, the population was around 107,000, making it the second largest city of the Charlotte Metro.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on Cameron Morrison Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Concord, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Glenway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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