Trip from Concord, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

204.2 mi

329 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 3m ★

6 AM

4h 16m

8 AM

4h 43m

10 AM

4h 25m

12 PM

4h 23m

3 PM

4h 27m

5 PM

4h 41m

8 PM

4h 8m

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

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Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Concord to Boiling Spring Lakes covers 204.2 miles across the North Carolina Southeast region. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this a manageable single-day trip. You will primarily utilize a combination of the Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway, and NC 742 to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $33 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the entire journey stays within North Carolina, the transition between regions is seamless and straightforward. This route is ideal for those who prefer a direct drive without the need for an overnight stay.

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

102.1 miles from Concord, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing efficient highway travel with more localized road segments. With a highway share of 31%, you will experience a shift between higher-speed transit and slower, more deliberate stretches. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey spans 85.8 miles along the Andrew Jackson Highway, providing a consistent rhythm to your drive. As you transition between the primary roads, anticipate varying road conditions that require your full attention. The drive feels like a functional cross-state journey, moving you steadily from the Piedmont area toward the coast.

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.

Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Corban Avenue Southwest.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 204.2 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 0.1 miles (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Corban Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

Navigation decision point

13.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | NC 24; NC 27

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway toward US 74 East: Lumberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward US 74 East: Lumberton

88.2 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

191.8 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Concord, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Myrtle Beach along the way.

Myrtle Beach

191.8 mi in | ~3h 58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway	85.8 mi	1h 43m
American Indian Highway	33.6 mi	36m
NC 742	22.3 mi	30m
G R Kindley Freeway	14.9 mi	16m
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard	9.6 mi	11m
NC 24	8.6 mi	13m
NC 87	8.1 mi	11m
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway	4.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Andrew Jackson Highway — 85.8 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Boiling Spring Lakes, NC.

Start on Spring Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

Continue on NC 73

0.6 mi · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto NC 3

2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

Continue on NC 3

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Union Street South

Use the none lane.

Turn slight left onto US 601; NC 73 Truck

9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27

8.6 mi · 13 min · NC 24; NC 27

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto NC 205

4.3 mi · 7 min · NC 205

Continue on NC 742

22 mi · 30 min · NC 742

Turn right onto US 52; NC 742

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 52; NC 742

Turn left onto US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.4 mi · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Caswell Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 74

10 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74

1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Toward US 74 East: Lumberton Use the none lane.

Continue on US 74

15 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 74

9.7 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

10 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 74

34 mi · 36 min · American Indian Highway

Continue on US 74; NC 130

55 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Merge onto I 140

4.8 mi · 5 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 17

3.9 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway East

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto NC 87

8.1 mi · 11 min · NC 87

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

NC 87

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 16-minute excursion, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route is relatively compact, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best, though mid-morning starts are often optimal for avoiding peak congestion. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you navigate the transition from the Andrew Jackson Highway to the remaining segments of the trip. Given that the drive is a single-day commitment, prioritize a comfortable pace rather than rushing the 204.2-mile distance. A helpful tip is to time your single stop around the midpoint of the journey to ensure you remain alert for the final leg of your arrival in Boiling Spring Lakes.

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 102.1 miles from Concord, NC, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 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 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.1 miles or 2h 13m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boiling Spring Lakes, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Concord, 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 Concord, NC

This is one driving day of about 204.2 miles and 4h 16m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Andrew Jackson Highway for about 85.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102.1 mi from Concord, NC · 2h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

102 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

Fayetteville, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.1 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Andrew Jackson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.8 miles.

Arriving in Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

The final approach into Boiling Spring Lakes, 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 Boiling Spring Lakes, 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

$32.68 one way

$65.36 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$35.61	$71.21
premium	$4.78	$38.41	$76.82
diesel	$5.64	$45.37	$90.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.3	0	$21.44	$9.80
Efficient EV	51.1	0	$17.87	$8.17
EV Truck/SUV	81.7	1	$28.59	$13.07

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Concord, NC

Afternoon in Concord on Sunday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Afternoon in Boiling Spring Lakes on Sunday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°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

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 16m 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 Concord, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC covers 204.2 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway, NC 742. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102.1 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 $32.68 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.

On the drive from Concord, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Myrtle Beach along the way.

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