Origin
Bladenboro, NC
Afternoon in Bladenboro on Thursday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bladenboro, NC to Concord, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
139 mi
224 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bladenboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bladenboro, NC to Concord, NC covers 139 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Andrew Jackson Highway, NC 742, American Indian Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.5 miles from Bladenboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 139 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Bladenboro, NC to Concord, NC covers 139 miles and takes about 3h 2m, 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 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 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 early in the drive near NC 131; NC 242; NC 410 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 139 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 131; NC 242; NC 410 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (NC 211 / Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NC 131; NC 242; NC 410 / Main Street
Turn right onto NC 131; NC 242; NC 410 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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NC 211 / Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway
Turn sharp left onto NC 211 / Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
6
60.6 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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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
75.1 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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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
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 Bladenboro, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Rockingham along the way.
Rockingham
21 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 31.8 mi | 38m |
| NC 742 | 24.9 mi | 35m |
| American Indian Highway | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| US 601 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| NC 24 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| I 95 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 31.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bladenboro, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on this road
101 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NC 131; NC 242; NC 410
195 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto NC 211 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Seaboard Street
4
Continue on NC 211 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Seaboard Drive
5
Continue on NC 211 Business
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Seaboard Street
6
Turn sharp left onto NC 211
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway
7
Turn straight onto NC 41; NC 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
8
Turn right onto North Water Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Water Street
9
Enter roundabout onto North Water Street
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Water Street
10
Continue on North Water Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Water Street
11
Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Carthage Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Merge onto I 95; US 301
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95; US 301
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
16
Merge onto I 74; US 74
18 mi
·
19 min
·
American Indian Highway
17
Continue on US 74
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
14 mi
·
15 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
22
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
23
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 52; NC 742
24
Continue on NC 742
25 mi
·
35 min
·
NC 742
25
Continue on NC 205
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 205
26
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto US 601
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 601
28
Take the exit onto Union Street South
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Union Street South
29
Continue on NC 3
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Branchview Drive Southeast
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn left onto NC 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
32
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
33
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
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 69.5 miles from Bladenboro, NC, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Bladenboro, 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 Bladenboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 139 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Bladenboro, 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 31.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.5 mi from Bladenboro, NC · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.5 miles from Bladenboro, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Concord, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.74 one way
$43.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.77 | $47.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.73 | $51.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.69 | $61.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.59 | $6.67 |
| Efficient EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.46 | $8.90 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Afternoon in Concord on Thursday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
3h 2m 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 Bladenboro, NC to Concord, NC covers 139 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, NC 742, American Indian Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.5 miles from Bladenboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 139 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 131; NC 242; NC 410 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (NC 211 / Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bladenboro, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Rockingham along the way.
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