Trip from City of Greenville, NC to Concord, NC

Drive Time

4h 19m

Distance

223.4 mi

360 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 7m ★

6 AM

4h 20m

8 AM

4h 46m

10 AM

4h 29m

12 PM

4h 27m

3 PM

4h 31m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

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

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City of Greenville, NC

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Concord, NC

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Greenville to Concord covers 223.4 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 19 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-587, the John P. East Memorial Highway, and I-85 as you cross through the Southeast region of North Carolina. Expect to budget approximately $36 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Since the drive is straightforward and efficient, it serves as a reliable connection between these two cities for commuters or those visiting family. Planning for a single stop along the way will help you break up the time behind the wheel.

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

111.7 miles from City of Greenville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This journey is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 102.6 miles on I-85. The transition between state highways and the interstate system defines the character of this trip, offering a mix of regional roads and faster, multi-lane transit. While the route is not technically demanding, the shift from smaller highways to the high-speed environment of the interstate requires steady focus. Expect a predictable experience that prioritizes efficiency and speed over winding backroads, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination in Concord.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and John P East Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 223.4 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 67.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.3 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.9 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Rolesville Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road

154.3 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | US 29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 29 toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70...

219.9 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in | US 601

Take the exit onto US 601 toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 58 Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord...

220.1 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in | US 601

Keep slight left at fork onto US 601 toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downt...

223.3 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in | Spring Street Southwest

Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 85	102.6 mi	1h 53m
John P East Memorial Highway	32.8 mi	35m
I 587	29.8 mi	31m
Northern Wake Expressway	15.4 mi	16m
South Miami Boulevard	9.3 mi	12m
I 40	7.7 mi	9m
US 29	5.4 mi	5m
Buffaloe Road	3.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 85 — 102.6 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville, NC and Concord, NC.

Start on South Evans Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Evans Street

Turn left onto West 10th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 10th Street

Continue on Farmville Boulevard

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard

Continue on Stantonsburg Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

Continue on I 587

33 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 587; I 795; US 264

30 mi · 31 min · I 587; I 795; US 264

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road

Keep slight right at fork

309 ft · 7 sec

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road

Turn right onto Rolesville Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

Use the none lane.

Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Marks Creek Road

Turn right onto Horton Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Horton Road

Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Buffaloe Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto I 540

15 mi · 16 min · Northern Wake Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 70 West: Durham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 70

1.9 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 70

2.5 mi · 3 min · New Raleigh Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 70

9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

42 mi · 48 min · I 85; US 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 29

5.4 mi · 5 min · US 29

Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 85

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 601

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 601

Exit 58 Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 601

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 601

Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto Church Street North

2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Street North

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

409 ft · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Spring Street Southwest

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 19-minute trek, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid potential traffic congestion near major interchanges. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to choose a location that fits your personal schedule and break needs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge as you transition between the John P. East Memorial Highway and the interstate, as service station availability can fluctuate. Since you have over 100 miles of continuous travel on I-85, ensure your vehicle is prepped for sustained speeds before leaving Greenville. Utilizing your single stop strategically will keep you refreshed and help you maintain a comfortable rhythm for the duration of the 223.4-mile trip.

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 111.7 miles from City of Greenville, NC, or about 2h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.6 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.7 miles or 2h 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 3h 33m

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 City of Greenville, 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 City of Greenville, NC

This is one driving day of about 223.4 miles and 4h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Greenville, 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 I 85 for about 102.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.7 mi from City of Greenville, NC · 2h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Durham, NC

112 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

Raleigh, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carrboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.7 miles from City of Greenville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 85 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.6 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.75 one way

$71.51 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$38.95	$77.91
premium	$4.78	$42.02	$84.05
diesel	$5.64	$49.63	$99.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67	0	$23.46	$10.72
Efficient EV	55.9	0	$19.55	$8.94
EV Truck/SUV	89.4	1	$31.28	$14.30

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

City of Greenville, NC

Afternoon in City of Greenville on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NC

Afternoon in Concord on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

2 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

4h 19m 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 City of Greenville, NC to Concord, NC covers 223.4 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 85, John P East Memorial Highway, I 587. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 111.7 miles from City of Greenville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.75 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.

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

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Trip from City of Greenville, NC to Concord, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Concord, NC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Greenville, NC

Concord, NC

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 19m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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