Origin
Burnsville, NC
Morning in Burnsville on Friday
Local time
10:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnsville, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burnsville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Concord, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Burnsville, NC to Concord, NC covers 35.3 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 742, US 601, NC 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on NC 742. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 35.3 miles, with most of the trip on NC 742 and US 601. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.6 miles on NC 742.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 742 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 742 and US 601. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in near NC 24; NC 27.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (US 601): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (Union Street South): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NC 24; NC 27
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
22 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 601
Turn right onto US 601
Navigation decision point
3
31.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Union Street South
Take the exit onto Union Street South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
34.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 742 | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| US 601 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| NC 24 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Branchview Drive Southeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NC 205 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Corban Avenue Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Union Street South | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 742
— 11.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on NC 742
12 mi
·
16 min
·
NC 742
2
Continue on NC 205
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 205
3
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto US 601
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 601
5
Take the exit onto Union Street South
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Union Street South
6
Continue on NC 3
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Branchview Drive Southeast
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NC 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
9
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
10
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Burnsville, NC · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Burnsville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Concord, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Concord on Friday
Local time
10:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m 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 Burnsville, NC to Concord, NC covers 35.3 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 742, US 601, NC 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Burnsville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 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.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (US 601): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (Union Street South): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Burnsville, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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