The drive from Brevard, NC to Concord, NC covers 145.6 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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, Cameron Morrison Bridge, Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.77 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
72.8 miles from Brevard, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 145.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 145.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 23.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near US 64; US 276 / Asheville Highway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 18 significant decision points across 145.6 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 2.9 miles (US 64; US 276 / Asheville Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 41.9 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 42.2 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 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.9 mi into trip|~5m in|US 64; US 276 / Asheville Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 276 / Asheville Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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41.9 mi into trip|~57m 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...
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42.2 mi into trip|~57m 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
96.6 mi into trip|~2h 2m 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
133.4 mi into trip|~2h 47m 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 Brevard, NC and Concord, NC, road signs point toward Rutherfordton, Spartanburg, Charlotte and Mallard Creek Church Road East.
Rutherfordton
41.9 mi in|~57m|via US 74
Spartanburg
96.5 mi in|~2h 2m
Charlotte
96.6 mi in|~2h 2m
Mallard Creek Church Road East
133.4 mi in|~2h 47m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway
23.6 mi
28m
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
West Dixon Boulevard
12.4 mi
17m
Boylston Highway
8.3 mi
11m
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 23.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brevard, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on US 64
0.9 mi·2 min·South Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 64; US 276
0.7 mi·1 min·Asheville Highway
3
Turn slight right onto US 64; US 276
1.3 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 276
153 ft·3 sec·Asheville Highway
5
Continue on US 64; US 276
0.5 mi·55 sec·Asheville Highway
6
Continue on NC 280
0.1 mi·13 sec·Boylston Highway
7
Merge onto NC 280
4.9 mi·7 min·Asheville Highway
8
Continue on NC 280
8.2 mi·11 min·Boylston Highway
9
Turn right onto Butler Bridge Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Butler Bridge Road
10
Turn right onto US 25
0.6 mi·57 sec·Asheville Highway
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
12
Merge onto I 26; US 25; US 74; US 64 Truck
9.8 mi·11 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 26; US 74
12 mi·14 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
14
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.
15
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
16
Continue on US 74
18 mi·19 min·Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 74
15 mi·17 min·James A. Callahan Highway
18
Take the exit onto US 74
12 mi·17 min·West Dixon Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 74
1.8 mi·2 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
20
Continue on US 74
6.8 mi·7 min·Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·55 sec
Toward I 85 North: Gastonia, CharlotteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 85
18 mi·21 min·Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on I 85
18 mi·22 min·Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 46AToward Mallard Creek Church Road EastUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road
0.9 mi·1 min·West Mallard Creek Church Road
Use the right lane.
27
Turn left onto US 29
2.2 mi·3 min·North Tryon Street
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on US 29
6.7 mi·9 min·Concord Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.0 mi·1 min·Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the right lane.
30
Enter roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
156 ft·3 sec·Cabarrus Avenue West
31
Continue on Cabarrus Avenue West
0.9 mi·2 min·Cabarrus Avenue West
32
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft·11 sec·Spring Street Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 72.8 miles from Brevard, NC, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 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 32 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 miles or 1h 31m 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 30m
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 Brevard, 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 Brevard, NC
This is one driving day of about 145.6 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Brevard, 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 23.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.8 mi from Brevard, NC
· 1h 31m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.77 one way
$45.54 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$24.90
$49.79
premium
$4.70
$26.95
$53.89
diesel
$5.61
$32.15
$64.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 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
43.7
0
$15.29
$6.99
Efficient EV
36.4
0
$12.74
$5.82
EV Truck/SUV
58.2
0
$20.38
$9.32
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brevard, NC
Morning
in Brevard on Saturday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Morning
in Concord on Saturday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Shelby, NC
73 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
18 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
3h 7m 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 Brevard, NC to Concord, NC covers 145.6 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, Cameron Morrison Bridge, Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.8 miles from Brevard, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.77 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 18 significant decision points across 145.6 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 2.9 miles (US 64; US 276 / Asheville Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 41.9 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 42.2 miles (US 74 / Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brevard, NC and Concord, NC, road signs point toward Rutherfordton, Spartanburg, Charlotte and Mallard Creek Church Road East.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
