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Trip from Archdale, NC to Concord, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

57.7 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

Downtown Archdale, NC, NC

Archdale, NC

Mark Stebnicki

city in North Carolina, United States

Concord, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Archdale, NC to Concord, NC covers 57.7 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 29, US 29 South, Church Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 57.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 29 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Archdale, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Archdale, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 29
US 29 South
Church Street North
Cabarrus Avenue West
Spring Street Southwest

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 29 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
2

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 34 sec
3

Merge slight left

53 mi · 56 min
4

Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
5

Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
6

Turn straight onto Church Street North

2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Street North
7

Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
8

Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

410 ft · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
9

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.9 mi from Archdale, NC · 29m into the drive

city in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salisbury, NC

29 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

Thomasville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salisbury, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Archdale, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Concord, NC

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Concord, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.02 one way

$18.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $9.87 $19.73
premium $4.70 $10.68 $21.36
diesel $5.61 $12.74 $25.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77
Efficient EV 14.4 0 $5.05 $2.31
EV Truck/SUV 23.1 0 $8.08 $3.69

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Archdale, NC

Morning in Archdale on Friday

Local time

10:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NC

Morning in Concord on Friday

Local time

10:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

1 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

59m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Archdale, NC to Concord, NC covers 57.7 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 29, US 29 South, Church Street North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.9 miles from Archdale, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Archdale, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Archdale, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Archdale, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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