Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Denver, 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
52m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Denver, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Concord and Denver, NC, this 32.9-mile trip is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 52 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very budget-friendly option. Navigating through the Southeast, the route utilizes a combination of Davidson Highway, Sam Furr Road, and NC 73 to bridge the gap between these two locations. Whether you are commuting or just heading out for a change of scenery, this drive offers a practical, no-fuss connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson Highway | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Sam Furr Road | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| NC 73 | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| NC 16 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Church Street Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Saint James Church Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Concord Parkway North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Davidson Drive Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Davidson Highway
— 8.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Denver, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
17 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NC 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Davidson Drive Northwest
5
Turn left onto US 29; US 601; NC 73
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto NC 73
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NC 73
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NC 73
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Sam Furr Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NC 73
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
NC 73
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NC 73
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
NC 73
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NC 16 North: Newton
12
Merge onto NC 16
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 16
13
Turn right onto Saint James Church Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint James Church Road
14
Turn left onto NC 16 BUS
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
NC 16 BUS
15
Continue on this road
127 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
16
Arrive at destination
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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North
Turn left onto US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NC 73 / Davidson Highway
Turn right onto NC 73 / Davidson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the ramp toward NC 16 North: Newton
Navigation decision point
Toward NC 16 North: Newton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Denver, NC
Late night in Denver on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 32.9-mile route features a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with stretches of highway that account for 34% of your total travel time. You will find that the road changes character as you move from the initial legs onto NC 73, providing a varied experience behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 8.9-mile run along Davidson Highway, which offers a steady pace before you transition to other segments. Expect a blend of road types that keeps the drive engaging without being overly taxing. By the time you reach Denver, you will have navigated a functional mix of corridors that keeps traffic flow relatively consistent.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Davidson Highway.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cabarrus Avenue West.
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 32.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here.
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 52m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Davidson Highway. 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 Denver, 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: at 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Denver, 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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