This 105.6-mile drive from Broadway, NC, to Concord, NC, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect the trip to take around 2 hours and 23 minutes, with a fuel cost estimated at $17. You'll primarily be using NC 49 and Isaac Brooks Highway. This route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a practical choice for a day trip within the Southeast region. The relatively short distance and manageable duration mean you won't need to worry about overnight stays, giving you flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.8 miles from Broadway, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NC 49
39.2 mi
51m
Isaac Brooks Highway
10.6 mi
13m
Sanford Bypass
9.5 mi
10m
NC 73
7.5 mi
11m
Asheboro Bypass
7.3 mi
8m
Bonlee Bennett Road
7.3 mi
10m
Buffalo Ford Road
6.9 mi
9m
Broadway Road
2.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
NC 49
— 39.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadway, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North Main Street
2
Continue on Broadway Road
2.9 mi·4 min·Broadway Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass
4
Merge onto US 421; NC 87 BYP
9.5 mi·10 min·Sanford Bypass
5
Continue on US 421
0.4 mi·28 sec·Boone Trail Road
6
Continue on US 421
11 mi·13 min·Isaac Brooks Highway
7
Turn left onto Elmer Moore Road
1.8 mi·2 min·Elmer Moore Road
8
Continue on Bonlee Bennett Road
7.3 mi·10 min·Bonlee Bennett Road
9
Turn right onto Lane Mill Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Lane Mill Road
10
Continue on Lanes Mill Road
2.1 mi·2 min·Lanes Mill Road
11
Turn right onto Willie Wright Road
2.3 mi·3 min·Willie Wright Road
12
Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Troy Caveness Road
13
Turn right onto NC 22
182 ft·9 sec·NC 22
14
Turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road
0.6 mi·53 sec·Hinshaw Town Road
15
Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road
0.7 mi·57 sec·Buffalo Ford Road
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Buffalo Ford Road
6.2 mi·8 min·Buffalo Ford Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto Iron Mountain Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Iron Mountain Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto NC 42
1.0 mi·1 min·NC 42
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto US 64
7.3 mi·8 min·Asheboro Bypass
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 341Toward NC 49: CharlotteUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn slight right
291 ft·10 sec
Toward NC 49 South: Charlotte
23
Merge onto NC 49
8.3 mi·11 min·NC 49
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on NC 49
31 mi·39 min·NC 49
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
26
Turn right onto NC 73
7.5 mi·11 min·NC 73
27
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·26 sec·Corban Avenue Southeast
28
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·Spring Street Southwest
29
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over two hours, this is a perfect day trip, so you have the flexibility to leave when you please. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your day or a mid-morning start to avoid any potential rush hour traffic. The longest stretch is 39.2 miles on NC 49, so plan for a brief stop before or after this segment if you like to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17 for the 105.6 miles; topping up before you leave Broadway is a good idea to ensure a smooth journey into Concord.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.8 miles from Broadway, NC, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broadway, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Broadway, NC
This is one driving day of about 105.6 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Broadway, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 49 for about 39.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.8 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass
6
49.3 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|NC 42
At end of road, turn right onto NC 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
50.3 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
58 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward NC 49: Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 341
Toward NC 49: Charlotte
5
58.2 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|NC 49
Merge onto NC 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.51 one way
$33.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.06
$36.11
premium
$4.70
$19.54
$39.09
diesel
$5.61
$23.32
$46.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.7
0
$11.09
$5.07
Efficient EV
26.4
0
$9.24
$4.22
EV Truck/SUV
42.2
0
$14.78
$6.76
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Broadway, NC
Late night
in Broadway on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night
in Concord on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
33 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
2h 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NC 49, including a notable 39.2-mile segment that forms the longest uninterrupted part of the route. The roads will vary, offering a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road segments as you progress. This variety means you'll experience different driving conditions, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding. Expect a dynamic drive that transitions between different types of roadways.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on NC 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 105.6 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles (NC 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 105.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on NC 49. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles (NC 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: 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.
