Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Denton, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NC
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Denton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Concord, NC to Denton, NC is 37.5 miles and takes about 53 minutes via NC 49, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and North Carolina, making it a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a drive that's primarily on well-maintained highways, ideal for a quick hop or an addition to a longer journey. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for your destination activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 49 | 23.1 mi | 29m |
| NC 109 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Corban Avenue Southeast | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| NC 73 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| East Salisbury Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Corban Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Salisbury Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NC 49
— 23.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Denton, 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
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
8
Turn left onto NC 109
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
NC 109
9
Turn left onto NC 47
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Salisbury Street
10
Arrive at destination
NC 47
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Concord, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Corban Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Continue onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NC 49
Merge onto NC 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
37.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
NC 47 / East Salisbury Street
Turn left onto NC 47 / East Salisbury Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Denton, NC
Late night in Denton on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Mount Pleasant, NC
19 mi in
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
3 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
53m 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?
This drive has an 87% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster roads like NC 49 and NC 109. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.1 miles, primarily on NC 49, so you can settle in for a bit without many turns. The profile is described as highway-focused, suggesting a consistent pace with limited local road detours. You'll likely experience a smooth and direct journey, with Corban Avenue Southeast being a brief transition near the end.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.1 mi on NC 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 49 and NC 109. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Corban Avenue Southwest.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 53m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 miles on NC 49. 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 0.1 miles (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Denton, 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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