Origin
Rockwell, NC
Morning in Rockwell on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockwell, 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
31m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockwell, NC
Alex Borelli
Concord, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Rockwell, NC to Concord, NC is 18.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Old Salisbury-Concord Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically North Carolina for both departure and arrival. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward and quick journey. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment within a larger North Carolina adventure. You won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your day's plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Salisbury-Concord Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Old Beatty Ford Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| China Grove Highway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Organ Church Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Concord Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cabarrus Avenue East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Salisbury-Concord Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwell, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Broad Street
333 ft
·
12 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto Railroad Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Railroad Street
3
Turn left onto NC 152
195 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Street
4
Continue on NC 152
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
China Grove Highway
5
Turn left onto Organ Church Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Organ Church Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Old Beatty Ford Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Beatty Ford Road
7
Turn left onto Old Concord Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Old Concord Road
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Concord Road
9
Continue on Old Concord Road
176 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Concord Road
10
Turn straight onto Old Salisbury-Concord Road
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Old Salisbury-Concord Road
11
Continue on Cabarrus Avenue East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Railroad Street
Turn right onto Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 152 / Market Street
Turn left onto NC 152 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Old Beatty Ford Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Beatty Ford Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Old Concord Road
Enter roundabout onto Old Concord Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Concord, NC
Morning in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
22 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
31m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.7 miles on Old Salisbury-Concord Road. Prepare for a driving experience that involves frequent turns and navigation through local roads rather than long, straight highway stretches. The pace will likely be slower and more deliberate, typical of navigating through populated or semi-rural areas. Consider this a route where paying attention to directions and road signs will be key to a smooth journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Old Salisbury-Concord Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Railroad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NC 152 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Old Beatty Ford Road): Navigation decision point.
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 31m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 6.7 miles on Old Salisbury-Concord Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NC 152 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Old Beatty Ford Road): 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Concord, NC
More trips to Concord, NC
Explore more options from Rockwell, NC or browse trips ending in Concord, NC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NC road trips.