Trip from Broadway, NC to Concord, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

105.6 mi

170 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 14m ★

6 AM

2h 24m

8 AM

2h 43m

10 AM

2h 30m

12 PM

2h 28m

3 PM

2h 31m

5 PM

2h 42m

8 PM

2h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 105.6-mile drive from Broadway, NC, to Concord, NC, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect the trip to take around 2 hours and 23 minutes, with a fuel cost estimated at $17. You'll primarily be using NC 49 and Isaac Brooks Highway. This route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a practical choice for a day trip within the Southeast region. The relatively short distance and manageable duration mean you won't need to worry about overnight stays, giving you flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

52.8 miles from Broadway, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive presents a mixed profile, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NC 49, including a notable 39.2-mile segment that forms the longest uninterrupted part of the route. The roads will vary, offering a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road segments as you progress. This variety means you'll experience different driving conditions, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding. Expect a dynamic drive that transitions between different types of roadways.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NC 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.6 miles you will encounter 20 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 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles (NC 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass

49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | NC 42

At end of road, turn right onto NC 42

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

50.3 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

58 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward NC 49: Charlotte

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 341 Toward NC 49: Charlotte

58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | NC 49

Merge onto NC 49

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NC 49	39.2 mi	51m
Isaac Brooks Highway	10.6 mi	13m
Sanford Bypass	9.5 mi	10m
NC 73	7.5 mi	11m
Asheboro Bypass	7.3 mi	8m
Bonlee Bennett Road	7.3 mi	10m
Buffalo Ford Road	6.9 mi	9m
Broadway Road	2.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: NC 49 — 39.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadway, NC and Concord, NC.

Start on North Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on Broadway Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · Broadway Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass

Merge onto US 421; NC 87 BYP

9.5 mi · 10 min · Sanford Bypass

Continue on US 421

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Boone Trail Road

Continue on US 421

11 mi · 13 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

Turn left onto Elmer Moore Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Elmer Moore Road

Continue on Bonlee Bennett Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · Bonlee Bennett Road

Turn right onto Lane Mill Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Lane Mill Road

Continue on Lanes Mill Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Lanes Mill Road

Turn right onto Willie Wright Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Willie Wright Road

Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Troy Caveness Road

Turn right onto NC 22

182 ft · 9 sec · NC 22

Turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Hinshaw Town Road

Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road

0.7 mi · 57 sec · Buffalo Ford Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Buffalo Ford Road

6.2 mi · 8 min · Buffalo Ford Road

At end of road, turn left onto Iron Mountain Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Iron Mountain Road

At end of road, turn right onto NC 42

1.0 mi · 1 min · NC 42

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 64

7.3 mi · 8 min · Asheboro Bypass

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 341 Toward NC 49: Charlotte Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right

291 ft · 10 sec

Toward NC 49 South: Charlotte

Merge onto NC 49

8.3 mi · 11 min · NC 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NC 49

31 mi · 39 min · NC 49

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn right onto NC 73

7.5 mi · 11 min · NC 73

Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Arrive at destination

Spring Street Southwest

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just over two hours, this is a perfect day trip, so you have the flexibility to leave when you please. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your day or a mid-morning start to avoid any potential rush hour traffic. The longest stretch is 39.2 miles on NC 49, so plan for a brief stop before or after this segment if you like to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17 for the 105.6 miles; topping up before you leave Broadway is a good idea to ensure a smooth journey into Concord.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 52.8 miles from Broadway, NC, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 23 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.8 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Broadway, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Broadway, NC

This is one driving day of about 105.6 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Broadway, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on NC 49 for about 39.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.8 mi from Broadway, NC · 1h 12m into the drive

city in North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Asheboro, NC

53 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

Sanford, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Broadway, 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

$16.51 one way

$33.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$18.06	$36.11
premium	$4.70	$19.54	$39.09
diesel	$5.61	$23.32	$46.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.7	$11.09	$5.07
Efficient EV	26.4	$9.24	$4.22
EV Truck/SUV	42.2	$14.78	$6.76

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Broadway, NC

Night in Broadway on Wednesday

Local time

10:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NC

Night in Concord on Wednesday

Local time

10:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SW 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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

21 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

2h 23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Broadway, NC to Concord, NC covers 105.6 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NC 49, Isaac Brooks Highway, Sanford Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.8 miles from Broadway, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.51 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles (NC 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Broadway, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.