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Trip from Monroe, NC to Concord, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

32.6 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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city in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States

Monroe, NC

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city in North Carolina, United States

Concord, NC

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion between Monroe and Concord, you will cover 32.1 miles in approximately 43 minutes. This straightforward journey stays entirely within the Southeast region of North Carolina, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect a very modest fuel budget of about $5 for the one-way transit. Because this route involves zero scheduled stops, it is perfect for drivers who prefer a direct connection between these two cities. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that fits easily into a busy schedule without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Concord Highway 26.9 mi 33m
Branchview Drive Southeast 2.3 mi 3m
Skyway Drive 2 mi 2m
Corban Avenue Southeast 0.7 mi 1m
Union Street South 0.6 mi <1m
Spring Street Southwest 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Concord Highway — 26.9 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NC 207

2.0 mi · 2 min · Skyway Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 601

27 mi · 33 min · Concord Highway
Use the straight lane.
3

Take the exit onto Union Street South

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Union Street South
4

Continue on NC 3

2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left onto NC 73

0.6 mi · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast
7

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Spring Street Southwest
8

Arrive at destination

Spring Street Southwest

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 28.9 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
28.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | Union Street South

Take the exit onto Union Street South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
31.8 mi into trip | ~40m in | NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
32.5 mi into trip | ~42m in | Spring Street Southwest

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.10 one way

$10.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $5.57 $11.15
premium $4.70 $6.03 $12.07
diesel $5.61 $7.20 $14.40

Estimated Tolls: $0.14

Skyway Drive (2 mi) $0.14

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$0

Total

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.85 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.56 $2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Monroe, NC

Late night in Monroe on Sunday

Local time

3:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny

WSW 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Concord, NC

Late night in Concord on Sunday

Local time

3:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

40 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

42m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via Concord Highway, Union Street South, and Branchview Drive Southeast to reach your destination. Since the longest stretch on any single road is 0 miles on Concord Highway, you will find yourself frequently transitioning between local streets. This creates a more involved driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a monotonous highway cruise. Prepare for a steady pace through local corridors that prioritize navigation over rapid transit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on Concord Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 28.9 miles in near Union Street South.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Monroe, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.9 miles (Union Street South): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.8 miles (NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (Spring Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Monroe, NC

Full guide →

Monroe is a small city in North Carolina. It is in Union County, on U.S. Highway 74. It has a close association with Charlotte, which is about 30 minutes away by car. Monroe's population is slightly under 27,000. It used to be populated mostly by White and African-Americans; however, the city's Hispanic population has spiked dramatically.

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 42m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on Concord Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Skyway Drive. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 28.9 miles (Union Street South): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.8 miles (NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (Spring Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.

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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