Origin
Concord, NC
Evening in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Bethlehem, NC
Data updated 50 minutes ago
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
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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Bethlehem, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NC to Bethlehem, NC covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 16, Davidson Highway, Sam Furr Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on NC 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.91 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.7 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Concord, NC to Bethlehem, NC covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cabarrus Avenue West.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North
Turn left onto US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NC 73 / Davidson Highway
Turn right onto NC 73 / Davidson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
26.9 mi into trip
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~43m in
Take the ramp toward NC 16 North: Newton
Navigation decision point
Toward NC 16 North: Newton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 16 | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| Davidson Highway | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Sam Furr Road | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| NC 73 | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Conover Boulevard East | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Center Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| McDonald Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Church Street Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NC 16
— 19.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Bethlehem, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
17 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NC 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Davidson Drive Northwest
5
Turn left onto US 29; US 601; NC 73
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto NC 73
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NC 73
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NC 73
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Sam Furr Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NC 73
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
NC 73
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NC 73
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
NC 73
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NC 16 North: Newton
12
Merge onto NC 16
17 mi
·
22 min
·
NC 16
13
Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethany Church Road
14
Turn left onto Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Olive Church Road
15
Continue on Mt Olive Church Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mt Olive Church Road
16
Turn right onto NC 16
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 16
17
Turn left onto US 70
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Conover Boulevard East
18
Continue on Tate Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Tate Boulevard
19
Turn right onto McDonald Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
McDonald Parkway
20
Continue on 24th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
24th Street Northeast
21
Turn straight onto 29th Avenue Drive Northeast
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
29th Avenue Drive Northeast
22
Turn right onto 16th Street Northeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street Northeast
23
Turn slight left onto Cloninger Mill Road Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cloninger Mill Road Northeast
24
Turn right onto NC 127
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
25
Turn right onto Telephone Exchange Road
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Telephone Exchange Road
26
Arrive at destination
Telephone Exchange Road
Trip Plan
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 31.7 miles from Concord, NC, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.4 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 63.4 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 50m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, 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 63.4 miles and 1h 38m.
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.
The longest stretch is on NC 16 for about 19.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Concord, NC · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethlehem, NC
The final approach into Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, 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
$9.91 one way
$19.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.73 | $23.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Bethlehem, NC
Evening in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
4 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
1h 38m 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 Bethlehem, NC covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 16, Davidson Highway, Sam Furr Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 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 $9.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 29; US 601; NC 73 / Concord Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Concord, NC to Bethlehem, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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