Foxfire, NC to Concord, NC is 71.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 46 minutes via Concord Road and NC 211 Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's best suited for a single-day excursion. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it offers a straightforward journey with minimal planning required.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.8 miles from Foxfire, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Concord Road
22.5 mi
34m
NC 211 Highway
13.5 mi
20m
Troy Bypass
13.4 mi
18m
Candor-Troy Road
5.8 mi
7m
Albemarle Road
5.7 mi
7m
Hoffman Road
3.7 mi
5m
Troy Candor Road
2.6 mi
3m
NC 24
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Concord Road
— 22.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foxfire, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Hoffman Road
3.7 mi·5 min·Hoffman Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto NC 211
13 mi·20 min·NC 211 Highway
3
Continue on Pack House Road
0.4 mi·39 sec·Pack House Road
4
Turn slight left onto US 220 ALT
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 220 ALT
5
Turn left onto Candor-Troy Road
5.8 mi·7 min·Candor-Troy Road
6
Continue on Troy Candor Road
2.6 mi·3 min·Troy Candor Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West
8
Merge onto NC 24; NC 27
13 mi·18 min·Troy Bypass
9
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
5.4 mi·6 min·Albemarle Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
114 ft·1 sec·Albemarle Road
11
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
0.3 mi·36 sec·Albemarle Road
12
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
2.1 mi·3 min·NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
13
Turn right onto US 52; NC 73
0.9 mi·1 min·US 52; NC 73
14
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi·33 sec·West Main Street
15
Turn right onto NC 73
22 mi·34 min·Concord Road
16
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·26 sec·Corban Avenue Southeast
17
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·Spring Street Southwest
18
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under two hours, you have flexibility with your departure time; consider leaving in the morning to take advantage of daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, you likely won't need extensive fuel stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile means you should stay alert for navigation cues and be ready to adjust your speed frequently. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition between Concord Road, NC 211 Highway, and the Troy Bypass to ensure you're on the most efficient path.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.8 miles from Foxfire, NC, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.5 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.8 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
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 Foxfire, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Foxfire, NC
This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Foxfire, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Concord Road for about 22.5 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 71.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.7 mi into trip|~5m in|NC 211 / NC 211 Highway
At end of road, turn left onto NC 211 / NC 211 Highway
Navigation decision point
5
26.3 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the ramp toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West
4
45.2 mi into trip|~1h 4m 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
4
48.5 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|NC 73 / West Main Street
Turn left onto NC 73 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
71.4 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.18 one way
$22.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$12.23
$24.45
premium
$4.70
$13.23
$26.47
diesel
$5.61
$15.79
$31.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.51
$3.43
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
EV Truck/SUV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.58
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Foxfire, NC
Morning
in Foxfire on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Morning
in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Norwood, NC
36 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
22 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 46m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 23% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.5 miles along Concord Road. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through local roads and bypasses like the Troy Bypass. This driving profile suggests a pace that requires consistent attention, rather than a high-speed cruise.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on Concord Road.
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 3.7 miles in near NC 211 / NC 211 Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (NC 211 / NC 211 Highway): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 22.5 miles on Concord Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 3.7 miles (NC 211 / NC 211 Highway): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road): 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.
