If you are looking to travel between Fort Bragg and Concord, North Carolina, expect a journey covering 107.1 miles. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 41 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip. Budget roughly $17 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. You will primarily navigate via McReynolds Street, Concord Road, and Union Church Road rather than relying on major interstates. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will stay within a consistent geographic setting throughout the trip. It is a straightforward route that works best for travelers who prefer local roads over high-speed highway traffic.
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
53.5 miles from Fort Bragg, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
McReynolds Street
42.2 mi
59m
Concord Road
22.5 mi
34m
Union Church Road
9.6 mi
14m
Albemarle Road
5.7 mi
7m
Manchester Road & Raefordvass Road
5.4 mi
7m
Lobelia Road
4.8 mi
6m
Longstreet Road
3.7 mi
7m
Lamont Road
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
McReynolds Street
— 42.2 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Bragg, NC and Concord, NC.
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Start on Normandy Drive
275 ft·9 sec·Normandy Drive
2
Turn left onto All American Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·All American Parkway
3
Turn left onto Longstreet Road
3.7 mi·7 min·Longstreet Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Lamont Road
2.9 mi·5 min·Lamont Road
5
Turn sharp left onto West Manchester Road
1.1 mi·1 min·West Manchester Road
6
Continue on Manchester Road & Raefordvass Road
5.4 mi·7 min·Manchester Road & Raefordvass Road
7
Turn right onto Morrison Bridge Road
2.4 mi·3 min·Morrison Bridge Road
8
Turn slight left onto NC 690
4.8 mi·6 min·Lobelia Road
9
Continue on NC 690
1.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
10
Continue on Union Church Road
9.6 mi·14 min·Union Church Road
11
Turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
12
Continue on NC 24; NC 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Monroe Street
13
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
336 ft·6 sec·McReynolds Street
14
Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
42 mi·59 min·McReynolds Street
15
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
5.4 mi·6 min·Albemarle Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
114 ft·1 sec·Albemarle Road
17
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
0.3 mi·36 sec·Albemarle Road
18
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
2.1 mi·3 min·NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
19
Turn right onto US 52; NC 73
0.9 mi·1 min·US 52; NC 73
20
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi·33 sec·West Main Street
21
Turn right onto NC 73
22 mi·34 min·Concord Road
22
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·26 sec·Corban Avenue Southeast
23
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·Spring Street Southwest
24
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one designated stop to break up the 2-hour and 41-minute duration, which helps keep you alert given the turn-heavy nature of the route. Because you are relying on local roads like Union Church Road and Concord Road, keep a close eye on your navigation to avoid missing turns. Set aside that $17 for fuel before you head out to ensure you aren't searching for stations in unfamiliar areas. A smart strategy for this specific trip is to account for extra travel time during peak local traffic hours, as the reliance on local streets can make the drive feel longer than the mileage suggests.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.5 miles from Fort Bragg, NC, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.2 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 24 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 22m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Bragg, 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 Fort Bragg, NC
This is one driving day of about 107.1 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Fort Bragg, 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 McReynolds Street for about 42.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 107 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|Longstreet Road
Turn left onto Longstreet Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip|~14m in|West Manchester Road
Turn sharp left onto West Manchester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
33.2 mi into trip|~53m in|NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
80.7 mi into trip|~2h in|NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
107 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.75 one way
$33.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.31
$36.62
premium
$4.70
$19.82
$39.64
diesel
$5.61
$23.65
$47.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.1
0
$11.25
$5.14
Efficient EV
26.8
0
$9.37
$4.28
EV Truck/SUV
42.8
0
$14.99
$6.85
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fort Bragg, NC
Late night
in Fort Bragg on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night
in Concord on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Troy, NC
54 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 41m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only about 4% of this 107.1-mile journey involves highway travel, so prepare for a slower, more interactive pace. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on McReynolds Street, spanning 42.2 miles before the road character begins to shift. Transitioning between these local thoroughfares means you will experience a variety of road conditions rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Navigating this path requires a steady hand, as the lack of highway miles keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure for the duration of your trip.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.2 mi on McReynolds Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Longstreet Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Longstreet Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (West Manchester Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 33.2 miles (NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Fayetteville is a city in Cumberland County, in the western part of the North Carolina Coastal Plain region. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg/Liberty/Bragg (the name of which changed thrice in as many years,) a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city.
Fayetteville has received the prestigious All-America City Award from the National Civic League three times. According to the 2020 United States Census estimate, the city has a population of 208,501. It ranks as the sixth-largest municipality in North Carolina.
With an estimated population of 529,252, the Fayetteville metropolitan area is the largest in southeastern North Carolina, and the fifth-largest in the state.
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.
The longest stretch is about 42.2 miles on McReynolds Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Longstreet Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (West Manchester Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 33.2 miles (NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, NC before heading back.
