Origin
Brices Creek, NC
Afternoon in Brices Creek on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brices Creek, NC to Concord, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 4m
Distance
235.4 mi
379 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
30 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 51m
★
6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 14m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brices Creek, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brices Creek, NC to Concord, NC covers 235.4 miles and takes about 5h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, US 64, NC 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.2 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.98 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
117.7 miles from Brices Creek, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 4m. Total distance: 235.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 4m highway drive covering 235.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 70 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.2 miles on US 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40 miles in near US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road.
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 19 significant decision points across 235.4 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 40 miles (US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
40 mi into trip
|
~51m in
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US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
106.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 318
Toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington
6
129.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A-B
Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
8
129.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
8
180.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
|
US 64 BUS; NC 49 / Richard K. Pugh Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 BUS; NC 49 / Richard K. Pugh Highway toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Ashebo...
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 Brices Creek, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.
Pittsboro
129.2 mi in
|
~2h 35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 58.2 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 64 | 50.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| NC 49 | 40.7 mi | 53m |
| Triangle Expressway | 21.4 mi | 22m |
| Goldsboro Bypass | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| US 70 BYP | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| NC 73 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brices Creek, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Perrytown Loop Road
170 ft
·
9 sec
·
Perrytown Loop Road
2
Turn right onto Brices Creek Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Brices Creek Road
3
Continue on Madame Moores Lane
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madame Moores Lane
4
At end of road, turn left onto Howell Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Howell Road
5
Take the ramp
269 ft
·
6 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto US 70
35 mi
·
39 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70; US 258
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West New Bern Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 70; US 258
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Vernon Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 70
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 42
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Goldsboro Bypass
12
Continue on US 70
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 70
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 70 BYP
16
Continue on I 42
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 318
Toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward NC 540 Toll West
19
Merge onto NC 540 Toll
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Triangle Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto US 64
51 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 BUS; NC 49
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Richard K. Pugh Highway
Toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Asheboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Dixie Drive
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn slight right
312 ft
·
11 sec
27
Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
314 ft
·
12 sec
·
Brookway Road
28
Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Albemarle Road
29
Continue on NC 49
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on NC 49
31 mi
·
39 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight lane.
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
32
Turn right onto NC 73
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 73
33
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
34
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
35
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 117.7 miles from Brices Creek, NC, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.2 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 52 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.7 miles or 2h 23m 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 6m
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 Brices Creek, 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 Brices Creek, NC
This is one driving day of about 235.4 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Brices Creek, 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 70 for about 58.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.7 mi from Brices Creek, NC · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.7 miles from Brices Creek, 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
$37.98 one way
$75.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $44.96 | $89.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.63 | $107.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Electrify America Charging Station
New Bern, North Carolina
Electrify America
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Asheboro, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
InCharge Energy Charging Station
Asheboro, North Carolina
InCharge
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Pittsboro, North Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
New Bern, North Carolina
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Asheboro, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Asheboro, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
New Bern, North Carolina
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 12
Blink: 8
Other: 3
Tesla: 2
Tesla Destination: 2
Electrify America: 1
InCharge: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.72 | $11.30 |
| Efficient EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.60 | $9.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.96 | $15.07 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Concord, NC
Afternoon in Concord on Thursday
Local time
1:15 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
5h 4m 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 Brices Creek, NC to Concord, NC covers 235.4 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, US 64, NC 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.7 miles from Brices Creek, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.81 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 19 significant decision points across 235.4 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 40 miles (US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brices Creek, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.
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