Concord to Spring Hope is 157 miles and takes about 3.5 hours via NC 49 and US 64, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With 73% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct path for most of the 157 miles. This route is ideal for a single-day trip when you want to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.4 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NC 49
41.1 mi
54m
US 64
37.9 mi
48m
Jordan Road
24.3 mi
35m
I 87
20 mi
21m
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.1 mi
10m
Dan K Moore Freeway
4.6 mi
5m
US 64 Alternate
4 mi
6m
Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
NC 49
— 41.1 mi, about 54m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,625 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~378 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 95 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 Spring Hope, NC.
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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
3.9 mi·6 min·Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NC 73
3.8 mi·5 min·NC 73
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
6
Merge onto NC 49
41 mi·53 min·NC 49
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NC 49
0.2 mi·38 sec·NC 49
8
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
3.5 mi·6 min·West Dixie Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
7.1 mi·10 min·Richard K. Pugh Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 64; NC 49
24 mi·35 min·Jordan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
27 mi·35 min·US 64
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto US 64
0.5 mi·1 min·US 64
Exit 404BToward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
13
Merge onto US 1; US 64
3.1 mi·3 min·Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit onto US 64
0.6 mi·1 min·US 64
Exit 1AToward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky MountUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 40; US 64
4.6 mi·5 min·Dan K Moore Freeway
16
Continue on I 40; US 64
3.2 mi·3 min·Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.8 mi·3 min·I 87; I 440; US 64
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64
17 mi·18 min·I 87; US 64
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, GreenvilleUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
9.8 mi·10 min·US 64
20
Take the exit onto US 64 Alternate
0.2 mi·34 sec·US 64 Alternate
21
Turn left onto US 64 Alternate; NC 231
0.3 mi·24 sec·US 64 Alternate; NC 231
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At end of road, turn right onto US 64 Alternate
3.5 mi·5 min·US 64 Alternate
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Arrive at destination
US 64 Alternate
Trip Plan
Given this is a 3.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Spring Hope with daylight to spare. You'll have one recommended stop, and with only 157 miles, you can be flexible with timing. The fuel cost is estimated at $24, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway to local roads in the latter part of the drive, as services might become less frequent. The longest stretch without a stop is over 41 miles on NC 49, so plan accordingly.
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 78.4 miles from Concord, NC, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 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 35 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.4 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Hope, 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 156.9 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 NC 49 for about 41.1 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 84.1 and 125.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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84.1 mi into trip|~2h in|US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
111 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 404B
Toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
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114.6 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mou...
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123 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|I 87; I 440; US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64 toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rock...
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125.8 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|I 87; US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64 toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.88 one way
$45.76 round trip
$3.70/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.18
$25.82
$51.64
premium
$4.59
$28.33
$56.66
diesel
$5.68
$35.06
$70.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.1
0
$16.47
$7.53
Efficient EV
39.2
0
$13.73
$6.28
EV Truck/SUV
62.8
0
$21.97
$10.04
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Concord, NC
Morning
in Concord on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Spring Hope, NC
Morning
in Spring Hope on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SW 7 to 14 mph0% chanceLive 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
3 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
3h 29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of this trip on highways, with 73% of the 156.9 miles on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 41.1 miles along NC 49. Expect a significant amount of highway driving, which means more merging and passing opportunities. The route transitions from highway to surface roads as you approach your destination, so be prepared for a change in driving pace.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.1 mi on NC 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 49 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.1 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 156.9 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 84.1 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
716 ft211 ft
Total Climb
457 ft
Total Descent
880 ft
Highest Point
716 ft
~33.6 mi in
Elevation Range
505 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Concord, NC and Spring Hope, NC, road signs point toward Rocky Mount, Wilson and Greenville.
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 3h 29m. Total distance: 156.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.1 miles on NC 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Spring Hope, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 84.1 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Spring Hope, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
