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Trip from Concord, NC to Skippers Corner, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
201.3 mi
324 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
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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Skippers Corner, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Concord, NC to Skippers Corner, NC is 201.3 miles and takes about 4h 11m via Andrew Jackson Highway and American Indian Highway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. Given its manageable length and estimated duration, this route is ideal for a day trip or a relaxed start to a longer adventure.
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
100.6 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 86.1 mi | 1h 44m |
| American Indian Highway | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| NC 742 | 22.3 mi | 30m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| John Jay Burney Jr Freeway | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| Warren C. Coleman Boulevard | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| NC 24 | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| NC 205 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 44m
Traffic on I-140
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~695 veh/hr typical · worst 1,027
Quietest
1 AM
~20 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
34.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 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 Skippers Corner, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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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
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
7
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto NC 205
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
NC 205
9
Continue on NC 742
22 mi
·
30 min
·
NC 742
10
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 52; NC 742
11
Turn left onto US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
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W. Cliff Martin Highway
12
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
13
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
14
Continue on US 74
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Toward US 74 East: Lumberton
16
Continue on US 74
15 mi
·
16 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 74
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 74
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
20
Continue on US 74; NC 130
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge onto I 140
11 mi
·
11 min
·
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NC 133: Castle Hayne, Burgaw
24
Turn right onto NC 133
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
97th interstate Road
25
Continue on NC 133
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Castle Hayne Road
26
Turn right
72 ft
·
5 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into longer stretches; the estimated $31 fuel cost is a good benchmark. Since this trip is well within a single day, you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule, allowing for spontaneous breaks if needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.6 miles from Concord, NC, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 44 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.6 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Skippers Corner, 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 201.3 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 Andrew Jackson Highway for about 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Andrew Jackson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 198.5 — 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
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~0m in
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Corban Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
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NC 24; NC 27
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway toward US 74 East: Lumberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 74 East: Lumberton
6
88.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
198.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward NC 133: Castle Hayne, Burgaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 133: Castle Hayne, Burgaw
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.35 one way
$58.71 round trip
$3.70/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.18 | $33.13 | $66.25 |
| premium | $4.59 | $36.34 | $72.69 |
| diesel | $5.68 | $44.98 | $89.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.14 | $9.66 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.61 | $8.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.5 | 1 | $28.18 | $12.88 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Concord, NC
Morning in Concord on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Skippers Corner, NC
Morning in Skippers Corner on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 180.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 31% highway driving, meaning you'll transition between faster sections and more local roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 86.1 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. Expect a mixed profile of highway and surface roads, offering varied driving conditions. You'll notice areas with more frequent exits as you transition between major roadways and local thoroughfares.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.1 mi on Andrew Jackson 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 14 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 201.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 13.3 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
684 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
209 ft
Total Descent
884 ft
Highest Point
684 ft
Elevation Range
674 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Concord, NC
Full guide →Founded 1796
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
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 4h 11m. Total distance: 201.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.1 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 Skippers Corner, 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 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Skippers Corner, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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