Mount Olive, NC to Concord, NC is 164.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m via McReynolds Street and Concord Road, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a route with frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With a recommended one-day trip, you'll have ample time to complete this journey without feeling rushed, and the estimated fuel cost is quite manageable.
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
82.4 miles from Mount Olive, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
McReynolds Street
42.2 mi
59m
Concord Road
22.5 mi
34m
NC 24
22.4 mi
33m
NC 55
14.5 mi
20m
Fayetteville Outer Loop
11.7 mi
13m
Fayetteville Highway
9.2 mi
10m
North Bragg Boulevard
8.5 mi
12m
Newton Grove Highway
7.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
McReynolds Street
— 42.2 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive, NC and Concord, NC.
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Start on Northwest Center Street
442 ft·21 sec·Northwest Center Street
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
3
Turn left onto Smith Chapel Highway
0.9 mi·1 min·Smith Chapel Highway
4
Continue on Old Smith Chapel Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Old Smith Chapel Road
5
Turn straight onto NC 55
15 mi·20 min·NC 55
6
Enter roundabout onto US 13
409 ft·9 sec·Fayetteville Street
7
Continue on US 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Fayetteville Street
8
Continue on US 13
7.8 mi·10 min·Newton Grove Highway
9
Merge onto US 13
9.2 mi·10 min·Fayetteville Highway
10
Continue on US 13
6.9 mi·8 min·Goldsboro Road
11
Turn left onto US 13
108 ft·2 sec·US 13
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Goldsboro Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 295
12 mi·13 min·Fayetteville Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·47 sec
Exit 23Toward NC 24 West, NC 87 North, NC 210: Murchison Road, Spring LakeUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto NC 210
3.3 mi·4 min·Murchison Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on NC 24; NC 87; NC 210
0.5 mi·49 sec·South Bragg Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87
8.5 mi·12 min·North Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto NC 24
20 mi·30 min·NC 24
Toward NC 24: Carthage
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
1.9 mi·2 min·US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
20
Continue on NC 24; NC 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Monroe Street
21
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
336 ft·6 sec·McReynolds Street
22
Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
42 mi·59 min·McReynolds Street
23
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
5.4 mi·6 min·Albemarle Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
114 ft·1 sec·Albemarle Road
25
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
0.3 mi·36 sec·Albemarle Road
26
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
2.1 mi·3 min·NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
27
Turn right onto US 52; NC 73
0.9 mi·1 min·US 52; NC 73
28
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi·33 sec·West Main Street
29
Turn right onto NC 73
22 mi·34 min·Concord Road
30
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·26 sec·Corban Avenue Southeast
31
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·Spring Street Southwest
32
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 56m estimated drive time and a single recommended stop, this trip is easily achievable in one day. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential evening traffic, especially as you approach Concord. The $26 fuel cost suggests filling up before you leave Mount Olive or at a convenient point along the way, as there aren't many long, uninterrupted stretches to defer fueling. Keep an eye on your navigation system as the route involves numerous turns, and perhaps plan your single stop around a mid-point to break up the driving without losing momentum.
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 82.4 miles from Mount Olive, NC, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.2 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 36 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.4 miles or 1h 53m 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 10m
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 Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive, NC
This is one driving day of about 164.9 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Mount Olive, 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 McReynolds Street for about 42.2 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 42.7 and 91 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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42.7 mi into trip|~58m in|US 13 / Goldsboro Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13 / Goldsboro Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
55.1 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward NC 24 West, NC 87 North, NC 210: Murchison Road, Spring Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward NC 24 West, NC 87 North, NC 210: Murchis...
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59.1 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
87.9 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
At end of road, turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
Navigation decision point
5
91 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.79 one way
$51.57 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.20
$56.39
premium
$4.70
$30.52
$61.04
diesel
$5.61
$36.41
$72.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.5
0
$17.31
$7.92
Efficient EV
41.2
0
$14.43
$6.60
EV Truck/SUV
66
0
$23.09
$10.55
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Mount Olive, NC
Late night
in Mount Olive on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
S 0 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night
in Concord on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
SSW 0 to 9 mph1% chanceLive forecast
48°F
Troy, NC
82 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
1 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
3h 56m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you’ll be navigating a series of roads with numerous intersections rather than settling into long highway stretches. Only 24% of this journey involves highway driving, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. The longest continuous segment you’ll encounter is 42.2 miles on McReynolds Street, offering a brief period of less frequent turns before returning to local road navigation. This profile suggests a drive where you'll frequently be adjusting your speed and direction, offering a varied feel as you progress through towns and local areas.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.2 mi on McReynolds Street.
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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 42.7 miles in near US 13 / Goldsboro Road.
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 164.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 42.7 miles (US 13 / Goldsboro Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.1 miles (NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Olive, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Spring Lake along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 164.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.2 miles on McReynolds Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.7 miles (US 13 / Goldsboro Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.1 miles (NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Concord, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
