Origin
Bermuda Run, NC
Afternoon in Bermuda Run on Friday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bermuda Run, 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
1h 19m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bermuda Run, NC
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Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bermuda Run, NC to Concord, NC covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 601, Salisbury Road, US 158 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on US 601. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bermuda Run, NC to Concord, NC covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 601 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near Farmington Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 8.3 miles (Farmington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.7 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Farmington Road
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
9
33.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 601
Take the exit onto US 601 toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 601
Take the exit onto US 601 toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord...
8
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 601
Keep slight left at fork onto US 601 toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downt...
7
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bermuda Run, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Concord Downtown along the way.
Concord Downtown
49.9 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
via US 601
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 601 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Salisbury Road | 13.3 mi | 20m |
| US 158 | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Jake Alexander Boulevard North | 6 mi | 9m |
| I 40 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Church Street North | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Bermuda Run Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Farmington Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 601
— 17.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bermuda Run, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Bermuda Run Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bermuda Run Drive
2
Enter roundabout onto US 158
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 158
3
Continue on US 158
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 158
4
Turn right onto NC 801
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NC 801
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 40
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Farmington Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
248 ft
·
7 sec
·
Farmington Road
9
Continue on Farmington Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Farmington Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Farmington Road
11
Continue on Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Farmington Road
12
Turn right onto US 158
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 158
13
Continue on US 601
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Salisbury Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 601
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jake Alexander Boulevard North
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto US 601
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 601
Toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 601
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 601
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 601
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
Use the left lane.
18
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Bermuda Run, NC · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Bermuda Run, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, NC
The final approach into Concord, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Concord, NC
Afternoon in Concord on Friday
Local time
3:50 PM
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
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
1h 19m 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 Bermuda Run, NC to Concord, NC covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 601, Salisbury Road, US 158. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Bermuda Run, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.37 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (Farmington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.7 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bermuda Run, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Concord Downtown along the way.
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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