Trip from Hemby Bridge, NC to Concord, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

29.1 mi

47 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hemby Bridge, NC

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Concord, NC

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 29.1-mile drive from Hemby Bridge, NC, to Concord, NC, is easily manageable in about 38 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate using Governor James G Martin Freeway and Concord Parkway South. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is budget-friendly for a quick journey. The drive is predominantly highway-focused, offering a direct path between these two Southeast region locations. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or an easy transfer.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Governor James G Martin Freeway	16.2 mi	17m
Concord Parkway South	6.7 mi	9m
Idlewild Road	2.1 mi	3m
Cabarrus Avenue West	2 mi	3m
North Tryon Street	1 mi	1m
Indian Trail Fairview Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Spring Street Southwest	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Governor James G Martin Freeway — 16.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hemby Bridge, NC and Concord, NC.

Start on Indian Trail Fairview Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Indian Trail Fairview Road

Turn right onto Idlewild Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Idlewild Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 485 North Outer: Concord

Merge onto I 485

16 mi · 17 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 32 Toward US 29: Charlotte, Concord Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 29

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Tryon Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 29

6.7 mi · 9 min · Concord Parkway South

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

156 ft · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

Continue on Cabarrus Avenue West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

409 ft · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Spring Street Southwest

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 485 / Governor James G Martin Freeway

Merge onto I 485 / Governor James G Martin Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

18.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward US 29: Charlotte, Concord

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 32 Toward US 29: Charlotte, Concord

19.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 29 / North Tryon Street

Turn right onto US 29 / North Tryon Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

27.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | Cabarrus Avenue West

Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

29 mi into trip | ~38m in | Spring Street Southwest

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.55 one way

$9.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$4.98	$9.95
premium	$4.70	$5.39	$10.77
diesel	$5.61	$6.42	$12.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.7	$3.06	$1.40
Efficient EV	7.3	$2.55	$1.16
EV Truck/SUV	11.6	$4.07	$1.86

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Hemby Bridge, NC

Morning in Hemby Bridge on Tuesday

Local time

8:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

SW 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:26PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:16PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Concord, NC

Morning in Concord on Tuesday

Local time

8:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

16 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

38m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 29.1-mile trip, with 79% of the drive on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles along Governor James G Martin Freeway. This means you'll be on faster-paced roads for the bulk of your journey, with the road primarily characterized by its efficiency in getting you from point A to point B. While not a winding scenic route, it offers a consistent driving feel throughout.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Governor James G Martin Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor James G Martin Freeway and Concord Parkway South. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near I 485 / Governor James G Martin Freeway.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 29.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.6 miles (I 485 / Governor James G Martin Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (US 29 / North Tryon Street): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 38m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Governor James G Martin Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, 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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Trip from Hemby Bridge, NC to Concord, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hemby Bridge, NC

Concord, NC

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

38m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Concord, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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