Trip from Hope Mills, 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

2h 52m

Distance

113.3 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 58m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 46m

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

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town in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Hope Mills, NC

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Concord, NC

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Trip Overview

This 113.3-mile journey from Hope Mills, NC to Concord, NC is a straightforward, single-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 52 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $18, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes Concord Road and NC 211 Highway, with a portion on the Troy Bypass, offering a local drive feel. Given its duration and distance, this is best suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without needing an overnight stay. Expect a turn-heavy experience that keeps you engaged.

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

56.6 miles from Hope Mills, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Concord Road	22.5 mi	34m
NC 211 Highway	18.3 mi	27m
Troy Bypass	13.4 mi	18m
Plank Road	13.1 mi	18m
Aberdeen Road	8.3 mi	12m
West South Street	6.8 mi	11m
Candor-Troy Road	5.8 mi	7m
Albemarle Road	5.7 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Concord Road — 22.5 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hope Mills, NC and Concord, NC.

Start on SR1596

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Rockfish Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockfish Road

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Turn straight onto Rockfish Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Rockfish Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Stoney Point Road

5.2 mi · 9 min · Stoney Point Road

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn right onto Lindsay Road

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Lindsay Road

Turn left onto US 401

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road

Turn right onto Wayside Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road

At end of road, turn left onto Plank Road

13 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

Turn right onto NC 211

8.3 mi · 12 min · Aberdeen Road

Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 211

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Poindexter Street

Turn right onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto NC 5

6.8 mi · 11 min · West South Street

Turn left onto NC 211

18 mi · 27 min · NC 211 Highway

Continue on Pack House Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Pack House Road

Turn slight left onto US 220 ALT

0.2 mi · 18 sec · US 220 ALT

Turn left onto Candor-Troy Road

5.8 mi · 7 min · Candor-Troy Road

Continue on Troy Candor Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Troy Candor Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West

Merge onto NC 24; NC 27

13 mi · 18 min · Troy Bypass

Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

5.4 mi · 6 min · Albemarle Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

114 ft · 1 sec · Albemarle Road

Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Albemarle Road

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27; NC 73

2.1 mi · 3 min · NC 24; NC 27; NC 73

Turn right onto US 52; NC 73

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 52; NC 73

Turn left onto NC 73

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto NC 73

22 mi · 34 min · Concord Road

Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Arrive at destination

Spring Street Southwest

Trip Plan

For this 113.3-mile drive, departing in the morning will allow you to reach Concord, NC with ample time to spare before the evening. With a total duration of just under 3 hours and only one designated stop, you have the flexibility to add more breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $18, but it's wise to fill up before leaving Hope Mills. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the frequent turns, especially on Concord Road, as they can add time if you're not paying close attention to navigation.

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 56.6 miles from Hope Mills, NC, or about 1h 28m 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 25 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 28m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hope Mills, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Hope Mills, NC

This is one driving day of about 113.3 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hope Mills, 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 Concord Road for about 22.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Troy, NC

57 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

Aberdeen, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seven Lakes, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Hope Mills, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · home stretch

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albemarle, North Carolina

0.8 mi

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

1.3 mi

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Albemarle, North Carolina

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

0.1 mi from 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 0.5 and 113.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Rockfish Road

Turn left onto Rockfish Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

9.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | Lindsay Road

At end of road, turn right onto Lindsay Road

Navigation decision point

33.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard

Turn right onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

68 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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

113.2 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in | Spring Street Southwest

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.72 one way

$35.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$19.37	$38.75
premium	$4.70	$20.97	$41.94
diesel	$5.61	$25.02	$50.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34	$11.90	$5.44
Efficient EV	28.3	$9.91	$4.53
EV Truck/SUV	45.3	$15.86	$7.25

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Hope Mills, NC

Late night in Hope Mills on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NC

Late night in Concord on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Troy, NC

57 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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 52m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than an interstate cruise, as only 19% of this route is on highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.5 miles on Concord Road, offering a taste of the local scenery before navigating through other segments. The road character likely shifts between local roads and the slightly more direct Troy Bypass, requiring your attention. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction, making it a dynamic experience behind the wheel.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

30 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?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Rockfish Road.

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 113.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles (Rockfish Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (Lindsay Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.5 miles (US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

705 ft 112 ft

Total Climb

1,028 ft

Total Descent

456 ft

Highest Point

705 ft

~56.6 mi in

Elevation Range

593 ft

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 2h 52m. Total distance: 113.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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, 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Hope Mills, NC to Concord, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

7 Brew Coffee

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

Verb Coffee

French Express Coffee House

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Circle K Charging Station

Pilot Travel Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hope Mills, NC

Concord, NC

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 52m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Arriving in Concord, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

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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