The drive from Boiling Springs, NC to Concord, NC covers 254.2 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 19, US 74, Cameron Morrison Bridge for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.2 miles on US 19.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
127.1 miles from Boiling Springs, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 254.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Boiling Springs, NC to Concord, NC covers 254.2 miles and takes about 5h 35m, 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 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.2 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 97.1 miles in near US 74; US 64 Truck.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 254.2 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: at 97.1 miles (US 74; US 64 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 150.4 miles (US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.7 miles (US 74 / Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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97.1 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|US 74; US 64 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74; US 64 Truck toward I 40 East: Asheville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 40 East: Asheville
8
150.4 mi into trip|~3h 25m in|US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherford...
7
150.7 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|US 74 / Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway toward US 74 East: Forest City, Rutherfordton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 74 East: Forest City, Rutherfordton
8
205.1 mi into trip|~4h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
7
242 mi into trip|~5h 15m in
Take the exit toward Mallard Creek Church Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46A
Toward Mallard Creek Church Road East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Boiling Springs, NC and Concord, NC, road signs point toward Spartanburg, Rutherfordton and Charlotte.
Spartanburg
115.6 mi in|~2h 43m|via US 74; US 64 Truck
Rutherfordton
150.4 mi in|~3h 25m|via US 74
Charlotte
205.1 mi in|~4h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 19
75.2 mi
1h 36m
US 74
41.3 mi
51m
Cameron Morrison Bridge
18.4 mi
22m
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.2 mi
19m
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi
21m
James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi
17m
Andrew Jackson Highway
13.8 mi
16m
West Dixon Boulevard
12.4 mi
17m
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 75.2 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Boiling Springs Road
3.8 mi·14 min·Boiling Springs Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Hanging Dog Road
4.8 mi·9 min·Hanging Dog Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Joe Brown Highway
0.9 mi·2 min·Joe Brown Highway
4
Turn slight right onto Texana Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Texana Road
5
Turn right onto Joe Brown Highway
363 ft·15 sec·Joe Brown Highway
6
Turn left onto Conaheeta Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Conaheeta Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 19 Business
346 ft·8 sec·Valley River Avenue
8
Continue on US 19 Business
438 ft·10 sec·Wilson Street
9
Continue on US 19 Business
0.4 mi·51 sec·Hill Street
10
Continue on US 19 Business
0.2 mi·31 sec·Andrews Road
11
Turn right onto Bulldog Drive
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bulldog Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 74; US 129
23 mi·30 min·US 19; US 74; US 129
13
Continue on US 19; US 74
9.9 mi·12 min·US Highway 19
14
Turn left onto US 19; US 74
52 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 19; US 74
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74; US 64 Truck
18 mi·23 min·US 74; US 64 Truck
Toward I 40 East: Asheville
16
Take the exit onto US 74; US 64 Truck
23 mi·27 min·US 74; US 64 Truck
Toward I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 26; US 74
12 mi·14 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
18
Take the exit onto US 74
0.3 mi·18 sec·Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
Exit 67Toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, RutherfordtonUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
0.2 mi·10 sec·Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
Toward US 74 East: Forest City, Rutherfordton
20
Continue on US 74
18 mi·19 min·Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 74
15 mi·17 min·James A. Callahan Highway
22
Take the exit onto US 74
12 mi·17 min·West Dixon Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 74
1.8 mi·2 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
24
Continue on US 74
6.8 mi·7 min·Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·55 sec
Toward I 85 North: Gastonia, CharlotteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 85
18 mi·21 min·Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on I 85
18 mi·22 min·Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 46AToward Mallard Creek Church Road EastUse the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road
0.9 mi·1 min·West Mallard Creek Church Road
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto US 29
2.2 mi·3 min·North Tryon Street
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on US 29
6.7 mi·9 min·Concord Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.0 mi·1 min·Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the right lane.
34
Enter roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
156 ft·3 sec·Cabarrus Avenue West
35
Continue on Cabarrus Avenue West
0.9 mi·2 min·Cabarrus Avenue West
36
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft·11 sec·Spring Street Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
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 127.1 miles from Boiling Springs, NC, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.2 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 56 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.1 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 35m
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 Boiling Springs, 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 Boiling Springs, NC
This is one driving day of about 254.2 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Boiling Springs, 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 US 19 for about 75.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.1 mi from Boiling Springs, NC
· 2h 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 61.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.75 one way
$79.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$43.46
$86.93
premium
$4.70
$47.05
$94.09
diesel
$5.61
$56.12
$112.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Tesla Supercharger
Sylva, North Carolina
Tesla
1 DCFC
Duke Energy Charging Station
Waynesville, North Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Waynesville, North Carolina
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Arden, North Carolina
Blink
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
Other: 1
EV Connect: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.3
0
$26.69
$12.20
Efficient EV
63.6
0
$22.24
$10.17
EV Truck/SUV
101.7
1
$35.59
$16.27
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Boiling Springs, NC
Morning
in Boiling Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Morning
in Concord on Saturday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Bent Creek, NC
127 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
4 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
5h 35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boiling Springs, NC to Concord, NC covers 254.2 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 19, US 74, Cameron Morrison Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.1 miles from Boiling Springs, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.75 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 254.2 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: at 97.1 miles (US 74; US 64 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 150.4 miles (US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.7 miles (US 74 / Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Boiling Springs, NC and Concord, NC, road signs point toward Spartanburg, Rutherfordton and Charlotte.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
