Concord, NC to Belhaven, NC is 251 miles and takes about 5h 27m via US 264, NC 49, and US 64, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. With most of the drive on highways, you'll cover ground efficiently. It's a single-day trip that should be manageable for most drivers, making it a good option if you're looking for a straightforward drive between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.5 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 264
94.2 mi
1h 52m
NC 49
41.1 mi
54m
US 64
28.1 mi
37m
Jordan Road
24.3 mi
35m
I 87
20 mi
21m
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.1 mi
10m
Dan K Moore Freeway
4.6 mi
5m
Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 264
— 94.2 mi, about 1h 52m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,625 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~378 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 95 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Belhaven, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·21 sec·Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi·24 sec·Corban Avenue Southwest
3
Continue on NC 73
3.9 mi·6 min·Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NC 73
3.8 mi·5 min·NC 73
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
6
Merge onto NC 49
41 mi·53 min·NC 49
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NC 49
0.2 mi·38 sec·NC 49
8
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
3.5 mi·6 min·West Dixie Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
7.1 mi·10 min·Richard K. Pugh Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 64; NC 49
24 mi·35 min·Jordan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
27 mi·35 min·US 64
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto US 64
0.5 mi·1 min·US 64
Exit 404BToward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
13
Merge onto US 1; US 64
3.1 mi·3 min·Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit onto US 64
0.6 mi·1 min·US 64
Exit 1AToward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky MountUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 40; US 64
4.6 mi·5 min·Dan K Moore Freeway
16
Continue on I 40; US 64
3.2 mi·3 min·Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.8 mi·3 min·I 87; I 440; US 64
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64
17 mi·18 min·I 87; US 64
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, GreenvilleUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 264
56 mi·59 min·US 264
20
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi·3 min·Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
21
Turn left onto US 13; NC 11; NC 43; NC 903
2.0 mi·3 min·South Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.4 mi·39 sec·Airport Road
23
Continue on Mumford Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Mumford Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto NC 33
0.8 mi·1 min·Pactolus Highway
25
Continue on US 264
19 mi·26 min·US 264
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 264; NC 92
4.3 mi·6 min·US 264; NC 92
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 264 E; NC 92 E
420 ft·9 sec·US 264 E; NC 92 E
28
Turn left onto US 264 E; NC 92 E
0.1 mi·10 sec·US 264 E; NC 92 E
29
Continue on US 264; NC 92
14 mi·19 min·US 264; NC 92
30
Turn right onto Seed Tick Neck Road
3.0 mi·4 min·Seed Tick Neck Road
31
At end of road, turn left onto NC 99
2.6 mi·3 min·NC 99
32
Turn right onto US 264 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
33
Turn left
42 ft·2 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5.5-hour drive, consider leaving Concord, NC in the morning to ensure you have ample daylight. The fuel cost is estimated at $38, so plan accordingly. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a convenient point along your route to stretch your legs, perhaps around the halfway mark. Since the longest stretch without an exit is over 90 miles on US 264, make sure you're fueled up and ready before embarking on that segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.5 miles from Concord, NC, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.2 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 55 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.5 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belhaven, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, 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 Concord, NC
This is one driving day of about 251 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Concord, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 264 for about 94.2 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 84.1 and 125.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
84.1 mi into trip|~2h in|US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
111 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 404B
Toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
8
114.6 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mou...
6
123 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|I 87; I 440; US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64 toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rock...
8
125.8 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|I 87; US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64 toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.23 one way
$78.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.35
$42.97
$85.93
premium
$4.72
$46.64
$93.29
diesel
$6.28
$62.02
$124.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.3
0
$26.36
$12.05
Efficient EV
62.8
0
$21.96
$10.04
EV Truck/SUV
100.4
1
$35.14
$16.06
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Concord, NC
Morning
in Concord on Thursday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
N 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 19 at 2:38AM EDT until October 20 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Belhaven, NC
Morning
in Belhaven on Thursday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 19 at 2:38AM EDT until October 20 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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
12 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
5h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 route is mostly highway driving, with 79% of the 251 miles on main roads like US 264, NC 49, and US 64. You'll encounter a long stretch of 94.2 miles on US 264 without needing to exit. Expect to see plenty of exits and merges during the highway portions before transitioning to more open road cruising as you get closer to your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.2 mi on US 264.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 264 and NC 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.1 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 251 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 84.1 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
740 ft2 ft
Total Climb
246 ft
Total Descent
928 ft
Highest Point
740 ft
~53.8 mi in
Elevation Range
738 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Concord, NC and Belhaven, NC, road signs point toward Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville and Downtown.
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.
Top landmarks
•Barber–Scotia College — historically black college in Concord, North Carolina
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 27m. Total distance: 251 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 94.2 miles on US 264. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Belhaven, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 84.1 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Belhaven, NC before the return drive.
