Origin
Concord, NC
Afternoon in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Marshville, 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
53m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
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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Marshville, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
Concord, NC to Marshville, NC is 40.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Warren C. Coleman Boulevard and Monroe Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Most of the drive utilizes surface roads, making for a straightforward trip. It's a short distance, perfect for a quick errand or a visit to a nearby town without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren C. Coleman Boulevard | 26 mi | 32m |
| Monroe Expressway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Branchview Drive Southeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Marshville Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Corban Avenue Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Union Street South | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Carroll M. Edwards Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
— 26 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Marshville, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto NC 3
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Branchview Drive Southeast
5
Continue on NC 3
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Union Street South
6
Turn slight left onto US 601; NC 73 Truck
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham
8
Merge onto US 74 BYP
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Monroe Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 74
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 74
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Marshville Boulevard
11
Turn slight left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto NC 205
330 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Elm Street
13
Turn right onto East Union Street
462 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Union Street
14
Turn left onto Cross Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cross Street
15
Arrive at destination
Cross Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 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 40.7 — 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
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham
5
29.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway
Merge onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 74 / Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Merge onto US 74 / Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
40.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
NC 205 / North Elm Street
Turn left onto NC 205 / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Marshville, NC
Afternoon in Marshville on Tuesday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Midland, NC
20 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
5 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
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 route covers 40.8 miles, with 22% on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 22 miles on Warren C. Coleman Boulevard before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mix of driving conditions, likely with more frequent intersections and lower speeds once you leave the highway segments.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 mi on Warren C. Coleman Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Corban Avenue Southwest.
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 40.8 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 (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.9 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 53m. Total distance: 40.8 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 miles on Warren C. Coleman Boulevard. 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 Marshville, 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 (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.9 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marshville, 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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