Long Beach, NC to Concord, NC is 208.1 miles and takes about 4h 24m via Andrew Jackson Highway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a trip primarily on surface roads, so plan for a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop and a total duration under five hours, it's an easily manageable same-day trip, perfect for a quick transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.1 miles from Long Beach, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway
65.9 mi
1h 16m
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi
36m
Green Swamp Road Northwest
25.6 mi
35m
NC 742
24.9 mi
35m
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi
15m
US 601
9.6 mi
10m
Southport-Supply Road Southeast
9 mi
12m
NC 24
8.7 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 65.9 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on East Beach Drive
0.1 mi·24 sec·East Beach Drive
2
Turn right onto Southeast 43rd Street
0.2 mi·47 sec·Southeast 43rd Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Oak Island Drive
2.6 mi·4 min·East Oak Island Drive
4
Turn right onto NC 906
4.1 mi·6 min·North Middleton Street
5
Turn left onto NC 211
9.0 mi·12 min·Southport-Supply Road Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on NC 211
26 mi·35 min·Green Swamp Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
8
Merge onto US 74; US 76
34 mi·38 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
9
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi·36 min·American Indian Highway
10
Continue on US 74
20 mi·23 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
14 mi·15 min·G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
12 mi·14 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Exit 306BToward US 74 West: MonroeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi·4 min·East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
15
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi·24 sec·W. Cliff Martin Highway
16
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 52; NC 742
17
Continue on NC 742
25 mi·35 min·NC 742
18
Continue on NC 205
1.7 mi·3 min·NC 205
19
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.7 mi·13 min·NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto US 601
9.6 mi·10 min·US 601
21
Take the exit onto Union Street South
0.6 mi·58 sec·Union Street South
22
Continue on NC 3
2.3 mi·3 min·Branchview Drive Southeast
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto NC 73
0.6 mi·1 min·Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·26 sec·Corban Avenue Southeast
25
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·Spring Street Southwest
26
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 24m drive, consider leaving Long Beach in the morning to ensure you have plenty of daylight. With a total distance of 208.1 miles and a fuel cost estimated around $32, you can easily complete this in one day. Plan for your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to break up the drive. Keep an eye out for the transition from highway driving to surface roads, as this will significantly change your average speed and navigation needs. The longest stretch on Andrew Jackson Highway is 65.9 miles, so be prepared for that segment before you start encountering more local roads.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.1 miles from Long Beach, NC, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.9 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 46 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.1 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, NC
This is one driving day of about 208.1 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Long Beach, 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 Andrew Jackson Highway for about 65.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 207.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Southeast 43rd Street
Turn right onto Southeast 43rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip|~11m in|NC 211 / Southport-Supply Road Southeast
Turn left onto NC 211 / Southport-Supply Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
129.8 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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144.2 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway toward US 74 West: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
5
207.3 mi into trip|~4h 22m in|NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.72 one way
$61.45 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$33.76
$67.53
premium
$4.49
$36.80
$73.61
diesel
$4.80
$39.29
$78.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.4
0
$21.85
$9.99
Efficient EV
52
0
$18.21
$8.32
EV Truck/SUV
83.2
1
$29.13
$13.32
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Long Beach, NC
Morning
in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 17 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:37PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 1:35PM EDT until July 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Destination
Concord, NC
Morning
in Concord on Sunday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 1 to 9 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:37PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 1:35PM EDT until July 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
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
10 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
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 35.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 29% of the drive on highways. You'll experience about 65.9 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway before transitioning to surface roads. The longest stretch on a single highway is this 65.9-mile segment. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you move off the main highway segments.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.9 mi on Andrew Jackson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southeast 43rd Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 208.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Southeast 43rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (NC 211 / Southport-Supply Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 129.8 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Barber–Scotia College — historically black college in Concord, North Carolina
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 208.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.9 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 Concord, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southeast 43rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (NC 211 / Southport-Supply Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 129.8 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Concord, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
