Origin
Concord, NC
Afternoon in Concord on Sunday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Albemarle, NC
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NC
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Albemarle, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Southeast, the 23.3-mile trip from Concord to Albemarle, North Carolina, is a straightforward local drive. You can expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like Corban Avenue and West Main Street, you will avoid highway driving altogether. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two communities. This drive is best viewed as a simple connector rather than a vacation destination, offering a practical way to travel across the region without the stress of interstate traffic.
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
11.6 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with your surroundings rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Because the highway share is 0%, your journey will consist entirely of surface streets that wind through the local landscape. You will find no long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on Corban Avenue Southwest. The road's personality is defined by its local nature, requiring you to navigate turns frequently as you transition from Concord into Albemarle. It is a slow-paced, hands-on experience that stays off the main high-speed arteries entirely.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corban Avenue Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Concord, NC to Albemarle, NC is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Albemarle, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corban Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corban Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Corban Avenue Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Albemarle, NC.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Corban Avenue Southwest
3
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
4
Continue straight
6.0 mi
·
9 min
5
Continue straight
13 mi
·
18 min
6
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 37-minute run, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to leave whenever it best suits your plans. You won't need to worry about planning for stops or rest breaks given the short 23.3-mile distance, but do keep in mind that you will be navigating local streets the entire time. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert for turn-heavy transitions on Corban Avenue and West Main Street, as the lack of highway driving means you will be managing more intersections than you might on a longer haul. Enjoy the simplicity of this short drive and the ease of reaching your destination in under an hour.
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 11.6 miles from Concord, NC, or about 18m into the drive.
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 23.3 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.6 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albemarle, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, 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 Concord, NC
This is one driving day of about 23.3 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.6 mi from Concord, NC · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.6 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albemarle, NC
The final approach into Albemarle, 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 Albemarle, 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
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Albemarle, NC
Afternoon in Albemarle on Sunday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Concord, NC to Albemarle, NC covers 23.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corban Avenue Southwest, Corban Avenue Southeast, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Concord, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.73 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 drive from Concord, NC to Albemarle, NC is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Albemarle, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Concord, NC to Albemarle, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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