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Trip from Pittsboro, NC to Concord, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

87.8 mi

141 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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town in North Carolina, United States

Pittsboro, NC

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city in North Carolina, United States

Concord, NC

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Trip Overview

This 87.8-mile drive from Pittsboro, NC, to Concord, NC, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 5 minutes. You'll primarily travel along NC 49 and NC 73, with a portion on West Street. With a fuel cost around $14, it's an economical option for a short getaway. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, making the journey interesting without being overly demanding. Since it's a relatively short distance and entirely within the Southeast region, you won't be crossing state lines, simplifying planning. This route is perfect for a spontaneous trip or an easy relocation.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.9 miles from Pittsboro, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NC 49 40.7 mi 53m
West Street 27.8 mi 41m
NC 73 7.5 mi 11m
Richard K. Pugh Highway 7.1 mi 10m
East Dixie Drive 3.5 mi 6m
Albemarle Road 0.3 mi <1m
Corban Avenue Southeast 0.2 mi <1m
Spring Street Southwest 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NC 49 — 40.7 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 64 BUS

502 ft · 8 sec · US 64 BUS
2

Continue on US 64 BUS

28 mi · 41 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on US 64; NC 49

5.3 mi · 7 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
Use the straight lane.
4

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.
5

Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49

3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn slight right

312 ft · 11 sec
7

Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

314 ft · 12 sec · Brookway Road
8

Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Albemarle Road
9

Continue on NC 49

9.9 mi · 13 min · NC 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on NC 49

31 mi · 39 min · NC 49
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
12

Turn right onto NC 73

7.5 mi · 11 min · NC 73
13

Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast
14

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Spring Street Southwest
15

Arrive at destination

Spring Street Southwest

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour drive, leaving in the morning or early afternoon is ideal to avoid potential rush hour traffic, especially as you get closer to Concord. Since there are no designated stops, you have the flexibility to add your own based on need or interest. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; while the estimated cost is $14, it's always wise to top off before you depart Pittsboro. The longest stretch without significant turns is on NC 49, so plan any brief breaks before or after this segment to maximize your driving time. This is a straightforward trip, so minimal pre-planning is needed beyond ensuring your vehicle is ready.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.9 miles from Pittsboro, NC, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.7 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 19 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

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 Pittsboro, 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 Pittsboro, NC

This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Pittsboro, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 49 for about 40.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Asheboro, NC

44 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

Asheboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Pittsboro, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · home stretch

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

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

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17049604013

Visit website

Verb Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17049604163

Visit website

French Express Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17049325282

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pittsboro, North Carolina

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Asheboro, North Carolina

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 87.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 64 BUS / West Street

Straight onto US 64 BUS / West Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
33.2 mi into trip | ~49m 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
38.6 mi into trip | ~58m in | Albemarle Road

Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

3
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
87.7 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | Spring Street Southwest

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.73 one way

$27.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.01 $30.02
premium $4.70 $16.25 $32.50
diesel $5.61 $19.39 $38.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.22 $4.21
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.68 $3.51
EV Truck/SUV 35.1 0 $12.29 $5.62

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Pittsboro, NC

Late night in Pittsboro on Tuesday

Local time

5:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NC

Late night in Concord on Tuesday

Local time

5:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Sunny

SSW 0 to 9 mph 1% chance 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

16 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

2h 5m 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 mixed driving experience on this route, with 55% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.7 miles on NC 49, offering a good period of consistent travel. While not a purely interstate experience, the blend of highway and local roads provides a dynamic feel behind the wheel. The roads will likely transition from more rural settings to more developed areas as you approach Concord. This variety means you'll have opportunities for both steady cruising and more involved navigation.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.7 mi on NC 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 64 BUS / West Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 64 BUS / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles (US 64 BUS; NC 49 / Richard K. Pugh Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.6 miles (Albemarle Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

About the Cities

Starting in Pittsboro, NC

Full guide →

Pittsboro is a town of 4,300 people (2018) near the Haw River in the Research Triangle in North Carolina. The county seat of Chatham County, Pittsboro has a big cat sanctuary as well as a historic district centered around the 19th-century courthouse.

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 2h 5m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.7 miles on NC 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 64 BUS / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles (US 64 BUS; NC 49 / Richard K. Pugh Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.6 miles (Albemarle Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

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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