Trip from City of Greenville, NC to Concord, NC

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

207.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Greenville, NC to Concord, NC covers 207.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 10th Street, Farmville Boulevard, Stantonsburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.42 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

104 miles from City of Greenville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 207.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

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

West 10th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 10th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Farmville Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Stantonsburg Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
John P East Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rolesville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Marks Creek Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Horton Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Buffaloe Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 10th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on South Evans Street

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Turn left onto West 10th Street

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Continue on Farmville Boulevard

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Continue on Stantonsburg Road

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Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

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Merge slight right

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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

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Turn right onto Rolesville Road

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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

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Turn right onto Horton Road

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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

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Take the ramp right

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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

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Continue on New Raleigh Highway

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Continue on South Miami Boulevard

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Keep slight left

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Keep slight right

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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

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Keep slight left

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

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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

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Turn straight onto Church Street North

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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 104 miles from City of Greenville, NC, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 104 miles or 1h 46m 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 54m

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 City of Greenville, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from City of Greenville, NC

This is one driving day of about 207.9 miles and 3h 32m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Durham, NC

104 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 104 mi from City of Greenville, NC

West Raleigh, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

Durham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104 miles from City of Greenville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$32.42	$64.84
midgrade	$4.43	$36.25	$72.50
premium	$4.78	$39.11	$78.22
diesel	$5.62	$46.03	$92.07

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from City of Greenville, NC to Concord, NC covers 207.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 10th Street, Farmville Boulevard, Stantonsburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 104 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 $32.42 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.