Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Kernersville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
67.1 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Kernersville, NC
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Trip Overview
This 67.1-mile drive from Concord, NC, to Kernersville, NC, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you won't need an overnight stay to enjoy this route. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an affordable option for a short excursion within the Southeast region. Given its relatively short distance and lack of highway driving, expect a more local feel to this trip. It's a convenient option for a quick hop between these North Carolina cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus Avenue West | — | — |
| Church Street Northeast | — | — |
| Concord Parkway North | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| I 285 North | — | — |
| US 158 East | — | — |
| Salem Parkway | — | — |
| Kernersville | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cabarrus Avenue West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Kernersville, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
410 ft
·
18 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
3
Turn left onto Church Street Northeast
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street Northeast
4
Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Parkway North
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
6
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
4 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 158 East, US 421 South: Salem Parkway, Kernersville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 158 East, US 421 South: Salem Parkway, Kernersville
10
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Parkway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Kernersville, South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Kernersville, South Main Street
13
Keep slight left
144 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cherry Street
16
Turn right onto West Mountain Street
338 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Mountain Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.49 one way
$20.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Kernersville, NC
Late night in Kernersville on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Lexington, NC
34 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
20 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
1h 21m 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 is characterized as 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and navigate through local roads for the entire 67.1 miles, as indicated by the 0% highway share. There's no extended stretch of high-speed highway here; instead, you'll be following roads like Cabarrus Avenue West, Church Street Northeast, and Concord Parkway North. The road's personality remains consistent, offering a steady pace without the interruptions of major interstate merges or exits. Prepare for a connected, community-focused driving experience rather than a fast-paced transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Cabarrus Avenue West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Concord, NC to Kernersville, NC is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Kernersville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Kernersville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kernersville, 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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