Origin
Concord, NC
Evening in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
8:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Broad Creek, NC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
258.6 mi
416 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 24m
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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Broad Creek, NC
Keith Cassill
Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NC to Broad Creek, NC covers 258.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 49, East New Bern Road, Jordan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.1 miles on NC 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
129.3 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Concord, NC to Broad Creek, NC covers 258.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m, 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 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.1 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 17 significant decision points across 258.6 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 84.1 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Corban Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
6
84.1 mi into trip
|
~2h in
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US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
105.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward NC 540 Toll South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NC 540 Toll South
6
144.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
US 70 BYP
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
246.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 14m in
Take the exit toward Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Lake Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 49 | 41.1 mi | 54m |
| East New Bern Road | 33.4 mi | 36m |
| Jordan Road | 24.3 mi | 35m |
| Triangle Expressway | 22 mi | 23m |
| US 70 | 21.2 mi | 25m |
| US 64 | 21 mi | 27m |
| Goldsboro Bypass | 19.8 mi | 21m |
| Freedom Memorial Bridge | 17.7 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
NC 49
— 41.1 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Broad Creek, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southwest
3
Continue on NC 73
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NC 73
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 73
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge onto NC 49
41 mi
·
53 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NC 49
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
NC 49
8
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Dixie Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Richard K. Pugh Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 64; NC 49
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Jordan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
21 mi
·
27 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NC 540 Toll South
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto NC 540 Toll
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Triangle Expressway
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 42 East: Smithfield
16
Merge onto I 42
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
17
Continue on US 70
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 70
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 70 BYP
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on I 42
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Goldsboro Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 70
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto US 70; US 258
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West New Bern Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Continue on US 70; NC 58
33 mi
·
36 min
·
East New Bern Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Freedom Memorial Bridge
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto Lake Road
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Lake Road
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on SR 1124
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Nine Mile Road
28
At end of road, turn right onto NC 24
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
NC 24
29
Turn sharp left onto SR 1122
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Creek Loop Road
30
Arrive at destination
SR 1122
Trip Plan
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 129.3 miles from Concord, NC, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.3 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broad Creek, 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 258.6 miles and 5h 32m.
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 NC 49 for about 41.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.3 mi from Concord, NC · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.3 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broad Creek, NC
The final approach into Broad Creek, 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 Broad Creek, 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
$40.44 one way
$80.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $44.22 | $88.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.86 | $95.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.10 | $114.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.15 | $12.41 |
| Efficient EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.63 | $10.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.4 | 1 | $36.20 | $16.55 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Destination
Broad Creek, NC
Evening in Broad Creek on Tuesday
Local time
8:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 32m 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 Broad Creek, NC covers 258.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 49, East New Bern Road, Jordan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.3 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 $40.44 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 258.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 84.1 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Concord, NC to Broad Creek, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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