Trip from Neuse Forest, 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

5h 9m

Distance

241.6 mi

389 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 56m ★

6 AM

5h 9m

8 AM

5h 36m

10 AM

5h 19m

12 PM

5h 16m

3 PM

5h 20m

5 PM

5h 35m

8 PM

5h 1m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Neuse Forest, NC to Concord, NC covers 241.6 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 70, US 64, NC 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.6 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

120.8 miles from Neuse Forest, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 70	68.6 mi	1h 23m
US 64	50.8 mi	1h 10m
NC 49	40.7 mi	53m
Triangle Expressway	21.4 mi	22m
Goldsboro Bypass	20.2 mi	21m
US 70 BYP	10.1 mi	12m
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway	9.4 mi	10m
NC 73	7.5 mi	11m

Longest stretch: US 70 — 68.6 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Pioneer Trail

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Pioneer Trail

Turn left onto Stately Pines Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Stately Pines Road

Turn right onto US 70

45 mi · 53 min · US 70

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 70; US 258

2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 70; US 258

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 70

9.6 mi · 11 min · US 70

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 42

20 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass

Continue on US 70

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 70

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 70

10 mi · 14 min · US 70

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 70

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 70

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP

10 mi · 12 min · US 70 BYP

Continue on I 42

9.4 mi · 10 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec

Exit 318 Toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward NC 540 Toll West

Merge onto NC 540 Toll

21 mi · 22 min · Triangle Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 59A-B Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 59B Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 64

51 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 64

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 BUS; NC 49

1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

Toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Asheboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49

3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right

312 ft · 11 sec

Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

314 ft · 12 sec · Brookway Road

Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Albemarle Road

Continue on NC 49

9.9 mi · 13 min · NC 49

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NC 49

31 mi · 39 min · NC 49

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn right onto NC 73

7.5 mi · 11 min · NC 73

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

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 120.8 miles from Neuse Forest, NC, or about 2h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.6 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 120.8 miles or 2h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 9m

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 Neuse Forest, 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 Neuse Forest, NC

This is one driving day of about 241.6 miles and 5h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Neuse Forest, 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 US 70 for about 68.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Apex, NC

121 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

Goldsboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raleigh, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.8 miles from Neuse Forest, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 241.6

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

1.3 mi

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

1.8 mi

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 241.6

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 189.8

Asheboro, North Carolina

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 172.6

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

East Clayton Community Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 103.5

Clayton, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+19195531550

Visit website

Lake Benson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 120.8

Garner, North Carolina

+19197734442

Visit website

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 46.2 and 187.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

46.2 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road

Keep slight right at fork onto US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

112.7 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington

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

Exit 318 Toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington

135.4 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in

Take the exit toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro

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

Exit 59A-B Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro

136 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West: Pittsboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 59B Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro

187.1 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in | US 64 BUS; NC 49 / Richard K. Pugh Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 BUS; NC 49 / Richard K. Pugh Highway toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Asheboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Ashebo...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.78 one way

$75.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$41.31	$82.62
premium	$4.70	$44.72	$89.43
diesel	$5.61	$53.34	$106.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

New Bern, NC - Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd - Tesla Supercharger

New Bern, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wellington Park Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Cary, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Garner, NC Rechargery - NC-42

Garner, NC

IONNA

10 DCFC

Apex, NC Rechargery - N Salem St

Apex, NC

IONNA

10 DCFC

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger

New Bern, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger

Kinston, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Goldsboro, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Smithfield, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 7 ChargePoint Network: 5 CIRCLE_K: 2 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 2 IONNA: 2 EV Connect: 1 CHAEVI: 1 eVgo Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.5	0	$25.37	$11.60
Efficient EV	60.4	0	$21.14	$9.66
EV Truck/SUV	96.6	1	$33.82	$15.46

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Neuse Forest, NC

Morning in Neuse Forest on Sunday

Local time

8:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NC

Morning in Concord on Sunday

Local time

8:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 9m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

241.6 mi in 5h 9m, mostly highway — 68.6 mi of that is on US 70.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 68.6 mi on US 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.2 miles in near US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 241.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 46.2 miles (US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Neuse Forest, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.

Pittsboro

135.4 mi in | ~2h 40m

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 5h 9m. Total distance: 241.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 68.6 miles on US 70. 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Concord, NC before the return drive.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Neuse Forest, 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

Nearby Places

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

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ChargePoint Charging Station

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

East Clayton Community Park

Lake Benson Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Neuse Forest, NC

Concord, NC

Same local time

Very similar conditions

5h 9m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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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