Origin
Sneads Ferry, NC
Late night in Sneads Ferry on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
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Current temp
51°F
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Trip from Sneads Ferry, 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
4h 58m
Distance
236 mi
380 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 45m
★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sneads Ferry, NC
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Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
This 236-mile journey from Sneads Ferry, NC, to Concord, NC, is an achievable one-day drive, estimated to take just under 5 hours. You'll primarily navigate along Andrew Jackson Highway and American Indian Highway, with portions of NC 742 also part of the route. With a projected fuel cost of around $37, this drive offers a straightforward transit through the Southeast region of North Carolina. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, making it a good option if you're looking for a direct trip 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
118 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
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 |
| John Jay Burney Jr Freeway | 19.8 mi | 21m |
| Wilmington Highway | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| US 601 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| NC 24 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sneads Ferry, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Country Club Road
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Country Club Road
2
Continue on Country Club Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Club Road
3
Turn left onto NC 172
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
NC Highway 172
4
Continue on NC 172
452 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sneads Ferry Road
5
Turn left onto US 17
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Wilmington Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 17; NC 210
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
US 17; NC 210
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NC 140
20 mi
·
21 min
·
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
9
Turn right onto US 74; US 76
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
11
Continue on US 74
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
14 mi
·
15 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Exit 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
16
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
17
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 52; NC 742
18
Continue on NC 742
25 mi
·
35 min
·
NC 742
19
Continue on NC 205
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 205
20
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto US 601
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 601
22
Take the exit onto Union Street South
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Union Street South
23
Continue on NC 3
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Branchview Drive Southeast
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto NC 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
26
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
27
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 58-minute estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning will allow you to reach Concord with plenty of daylight remaining. You'll have one recommended stop, but with the drive being under 5 hours, you can be flexible with breaks as needed. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on Andrew Jackson Highway, where services might be more spaced out. The $37 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra for unforeseen needs.
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 118 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC, or about 2h 27m 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 52 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 2h 27m 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 57m
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 Sneads Ferry, 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 Sneads Ferry, NC
This is one driving day of about 236 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Sneads Ferry, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Andrew Jackson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.5 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 49.1 and 235.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
157.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m 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
172.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m 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
235.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 55m in
|
NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
235.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 57m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.91 one way
$73.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $43.68 | $87.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.11 | $104.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.78 | $11.33 |
| Efficient EV | 59 | 0 | $20.65 | $9.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.04 | $15.10 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
WNW 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 17 at 11:32AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
57°F
Rockingham, NC
118 mi in
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
39 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
4h 58m 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 57
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 39% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 86.5 miles along Andrew Jackson Highway, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will likely transition between faster-paced highway sections and more local road segments, keeping the drive engaging. This blend means you'll experience different driving conditions without the monotony of an all-interstate trip.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 49.1 miles in near US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 236 miles you will encounter 11 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 49.1 miles (US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 157.6 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.1 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 236 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m 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.
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 49.1 miles (US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 157.6 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.1 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 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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