Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Stony Point, 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 17m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Stony Point, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
This 54.6-mile drive from Concord, NC, to Stony Point, NC, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. You'll primarily travel on I-77 North, Davidson Highway, and Taylorsville Road, with 42% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short adventure is around $9, making it an economical option. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. It’s a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-77 North | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| Davidson Highway | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Taylorsville Road | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Sam Furr Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Garner Bagnal Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Church Street Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 77 North | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Concord Parkway North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-77 North
— 21.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Stony Point, 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
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Davidson Drive Northwest
5
Turn left onto US 29; US 601; NC 73
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto NC 73
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NC 73
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NC 73
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sam Furr Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 77 North: Statesville
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 77
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 77 North
11
Continue on I 77
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 49A
Toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
170 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left onto US 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 64; NC 90
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Taylorsville Road
17
Turn right onto Smith Farm Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Smith Farm Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto NC 90
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
NC 90
19
Turn right
66 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn left onto Ruritan Park Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ruritan Park Road
21
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41 — 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
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Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 North: Statesville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 77 North: Statesville
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
41 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49A
Toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.54 one way
$17.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Stony Point, NC
Late night in Stony Point on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 17m 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?
The drive features a mix of highway and local roads, with a significant portion on I-77 North. You'll experience 21.9 miles as the longest uninterrupted stretch on I-77 North, offering a chance for steady progress. As you transition from the interstate to Davidson Highway and then Taylorsville Road, expect the character of the drive to shift, potentially becoming more localized. With 42% of the route on highways, you’ll have a blend of faster travel and more community-focused driving.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on I-77 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: 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 1h 17m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on I-77 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 Stony Point, 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 (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stony Point, 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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