This 200.9-mile journey from Skippers Corner, NC to Concord, NC is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take around 4 hours and 10 minutes. You'll primarily travel on Andrew Jackson Highway and American Indian Highway, with NC 742 also playing a role. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, this route through the Southeast offers a mixed driving experience that won't break the bank. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for completing in a single day without needing an overnight stop.
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
100.5 miles from Skippers Corner, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway
86.5 mi
1h 44m
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi
36m
NC 742
24.9 mi
35m
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi
15m
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.1 mi
11m
US 601
9.6 mi
10m
NC 24
8.7 mi
13m
East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Traffic on I-140
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~656 veh/hr typical
· worst 801
Quietest
1 AM
~20 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
32.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skippers Corner, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on this road
72 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto NC 133
2.3 mi·4 min·Castle Hayne Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
4
Merge onto I 140
11 mi·11 min·John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
6
Turn right onto US 74; US 76
55 mi·1 hr 6 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi·36 min·American Indian Highway
8
Continue on US 74
20 mi·23 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
14 mi·15 min·G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
12 mi·14 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Exit 306BToward US 74 West: MonroeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi·4 min·East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
13
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi·24 sec·W. Cliff Martin Highway
14
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 52; NC 742
15
Continue on NC 742
25 mi·35 min·NC 742
16
Continue on NC 205
1.7 mi·3 min·NC 205
17
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.7 mi·13 min·NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto US 601
9.6 mi·10 min·US 601
19
Take the exit onto Union Street South
0.6 mi·58 sec·Union Street South
20
Continue on NC 3
2.3 mi·3 min·Branchview Drive Southeast
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto NC 73
0.6 mi·1 min·Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·26 sec·Corban Avenue Southeast
23
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·Spring Street Southwest
24
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour, 10-minute duration, starting your drive from Skippers Corner in the morning will allow you to reach Concord with plenty of daylight. While there's only one recommended stop, the 200.9 miles are easily covered in a single day, offering flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $31, and it's wise to top off before embarking on the 86.5-mile stretch on Andrew Jackson Highway, as services might be spaced out.
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 100.5 miles from Skippers Corner, NC, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 44 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.5 miles or 1h 59m 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 19m
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 Skippers Corner, 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 Skippers Corner, NC
This is one driving day of about 200.9 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Skippers Corner, 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 Andrew Jackson Highway for about 86.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 14 and 200.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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14 mi into trip|~17m in|US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Turn right onto US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
122.5 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
137 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway toward US 74 West: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
5
200.1 mi into trip|~4h 8m in|NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
200.8 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.66 one way
$59.32 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$32.59
$65.19
premium
$4.49
$35.53
$71.06
diesel
$4.80
$37.93
$75.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.3
0
$21.09
$9.64
Efficient EV
50.2
0
$17.58
$8.04
EV Truck/SUV
80.4
1
$28.13
$12.86
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Skippers Corner, NC
Late night
in Skippers Corner on Monday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Clear
SW 9 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 10:52PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night
in Concord on Monday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 2 to 9 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 10:52PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 10m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 20.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive for this 200.9-mile trip, with about 35% of your time spent on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 86.5 miles along Andrew Jackson Highway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. This route isn't a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it provides a blend of faster road sections and potentially more local driving as you progress. The road character likely shifts, offering varied driving conditions throughout the 4-hour and 10-minute journey.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.5 mi on Andrew Jackson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway.
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 200.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 14 miles (US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.5 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Barber–Scotia College — historically black college in Concord, North Carolina
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 200.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.5 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles (US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.5 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Concord, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
