Concord, NC to Moyock, NC is 302.1 miles and takes about 6h 16m via I 85 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the drive, making it a practical option for a single-day trip. The route is efficient and direct, suitable if you're looking for a no-fuss transit between these two locations.
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
151 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
I 85
94.1 mi
1h 43m
US 158
86.9 mi
1h 48m
I 40
36.8 mi
42m
US 601
25.3 mi
28m
Jackson Bypass Road
10.6 mi
18m
US 1
8.6 mi
10m
US 13
6.7 mi
7m
US 29
5.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 94.1 mi, about 1h 43m
Traffic on I-85
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,203 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,847
Quietest
2 AM
~340 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Moyock, 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
2.2 mi·4 min·Church Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 29; US 601
0.6 mi·1 min·Concord Parkway North
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 601
25 mi·28 min·US 601
Toward I 85 North, US 601 North: GreensboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
3.8 mi·4 min·I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
33 mi·35 min·I 85
Toward I 85 North: Greensboro, High PointUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
5.9 mi·6 min·US 29
Toward US 29, US 70Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi·42 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; NC 86 Truck
9.4 mi·10 min·I 85; NC 86 Truck
Toward I 85 North: DurhamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70
1.8 mi·2 min·I 85; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 85; US 15; US 70; US 501
4.3 mi·5 min·I 85; US 15; US 70; US 501
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 15
37 mi·40 min·I 85; US 15
14
Turn straight onto I 85
4.9 mi·5 min·I 85
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
16
Turn left onto US 1; US 158
8.6 mi·10 min·US 1; US 158
17
Turn right onto US 158; US 401
1.2 mi·1 min·US 158; US 401
18
Continue on US 158 Bypass
5.0 mi·5 min·US 158 Bypass
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 158
29 mi·34 min·US 158
20
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·West 2nd Street
21
Continue on West 3rd Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Sycamore Street
0.3 mi·47 sec·Sycamore Street
23
Continue on US 301
1.5 mi·2 min·US 301
24
Take the ramp
1.6 mi·2 min
25
Continue on US 158
0.8 mi·1 min·US 158
26
Take the exit
386 ft·12 sec
27
Turn left onto US 158
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 158
28
Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road
11 mi·18 min·Jackson Bypass Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 158
25 mi·35 min·US 158
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
31
Merge onto US 13; US 158
6.7 mi·7 min·US 13; US 158
32
Turn right onto US 158
30 mi·34 min·US 158
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 158
113 ft·10 sec·US 158
34
Turn sharp left onto US 17
1.5 mi·1 min·North Road Street
35
Take the exit onto US 17 BUS
1.1 mi·2 min·US 17 BUS
36
Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street
0.2 mi·17 sec·Main Street
37
Turn straight onto NC 343
0.6 mi·1 min·NC Highway 343 South
38
Turn left onto Bunker Hill Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Bunker Hill Road
39
At end of road, turn left onto Old Swamp Road
4.7 mi·11 min·Old Swamp Road
40
Continue on South Mills Road
4.9 mi·7 min·South Mills Road
41
At end of road, turn right onto NC 168
0.3 mi·26 sec·Caratoke Highway
42
Arrive at destination
NC 168
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour drive time, leaving Concord in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Moyock before dark. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $47, you can plan your itinerary quite flexibly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 94.1-mile stretch on I 85, as fewer services might be available. This route is well-suited for a single-day push, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider breaking it up with an overnight stay midway, though it's not strictly necessary.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151 miles from Concord, NC, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.1 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 66 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151 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 5h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moyock, 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 302.1 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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 I 85 for about 94.1 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 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 107.6 — 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|Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3 mi into trip|~6m in|US 601
Take the exit onto US 601 toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
8
32.1 mi into trip|~39m in|I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
8
64.9 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29, US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 29, US 70
7
107.6 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|I 85; NC 86 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; NC 86 Truck toward I 85 North: Durham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Durham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.05 one way
$96.10 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$52.39
$104.78
premium
$4.78
$56.84
$113.68
diesel
$5.35
$63.63
$127.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.6
1
$31.72
$14.50
Efficient EV
75.5
0
$26.43
$12.08
EV Truck/SUV
120.8
1
$42.29
$19.33
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Concord, NC
Afternoon
in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
NE 0 to 5 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 8:05PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 7:57PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Destination
Moyock, NC
Afternoon
in Moyock on Wednesday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Clear
N 1 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 8:05PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 7:57PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
82°F
Lawrenceville, VA
151 mi in
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
2 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
6h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 about 90% highway, with the majority of your time spent on I 85 and I 40. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving on I 85, covering 94.1 miles. The transition to surface roads will happen closer to your destination in Moyock. Expect a high volume of exits and interchanges on the interstate segments.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.1 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and US 158. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cabarrus Avenue West.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 302.1 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 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
829 ft7 ft
Total Climb
334 ft
Total Descent
1,011 ft
Highest Point
829 ft
~64.7 mi in
Elevation Range
822 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Concord, NC to Moyock, NC, road signs begin pointing toward High Point along the way.
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 6h 16m. Total distance: 302.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 94.1 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Moyock, 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. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Moyock, NC before the return drive.
