Origin
Pine Level, NC
Morning in Pine Level on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Level, NC to Concord, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
150.4 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Level, NC
Lauri Poldre
Concord, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 150.4-mile drive from Pine Level, NC, to Concord, NC, will take you about 3 hours and 21 minutes. With 86% of the journey on highways, it's a pretty straightforward trip, making it ideal as a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend around $24 on fuel for this route. The drive is primarily focused on efficient travel, connecting two points within the Southeast region of North Carolina. Given its manageable length and highway-focused profile, it's a convenient option for a quick trip.
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
75.2 miles from Pine Level, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 50.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| NC 49 | 40.7 mi | 53m |
| Triangle Expressway | 21.4 mi | 22m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| US 70 | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| NC 73 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| East Dixie Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Richard K. Pugh Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 50.8 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Level, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on North Peedin Avenue
66 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Peedin Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Selma Pine Level Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Selma Pine Level Road
4
Continue on East Anderson Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Anderson Street
5
Turn left onto Crocker Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Crocker Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Ricks Road
140 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ricks Road
7
Take the ramp
194 ft
·
5 sec
8
Merge onto US 70
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 70
9
Continue on I 42
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 318
Toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward NC 540 Toll West
12
Merge onto NC 540 Toll
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Triangle Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 64
51 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
17
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.
18
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Dixie Drive
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn slight right
312 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
314 ft
·
12 sec
·
Brookway Road
21
Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Albemarle Road
22
Continue on NC 49
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on NC 49
31 mi
·
39 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
25
Turn right onto NC 73
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 73
26
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
27
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
28
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just over 3 hours, this trip from Pine Level to Concord is easily accomplished in one day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach your destination and still have the day ahead of you. Plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to break up the 150.4 miles and refuel if needed, keeping your estimated fuel cost around $24. A good point to consider a brief pause could be after completing the longest stretch of 50.8 miles on US 64.
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 75.2 miles from Pine Level, NC, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.8 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 33 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.2 miles or 1h 35m 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 43m
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 Pine Level, 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 Pine Level, NC
This is one driving day of about 150.4 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Pine Level, 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 64 for about 50.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.2 miles from Pine Level, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 21.6 and 101.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
8
44.8 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
8
95.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m 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...
6
101.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
Albemarle Road
Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.52 one way
$47.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.72 | $51.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.84 | $55.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
| Efficient EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.06 | $9.63 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Concord, NC
Morning in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
3h 21m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 150.4-mile journey, with 86% of your time spent on major roadways. The main arteries guiding you are US 64 and NC 49, with a segment on the Triangle Expressway. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 50.8 miles on US 64 without needing to divert. This route prioritizes covering distance efficiently, offering a consistent driving experience rather than winding scenic byways.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.8 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and NC 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 17 significant decision points across 150.4 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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.8 miles: 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.
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 Pine Level, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.
Pittsboro
44.3 mi in
|
~52m
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 3h 21m. Total distance: 150.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.8 miles on US 64. 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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Concord, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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