Trip from Concord, NC to Broadway, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

105.3 mi

169 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 13m ★

6 AM

2h 23m

8 AM

2h 43m

10 AM

2h 30m

12 PM

2h 28m

3 PM

2h 31m

5 PM

2h 42m

8 PM

2h 17m

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

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Trip Overview

This 105.3-mile drive from Concord, NC, to Broadway, NC, is an easy one-day trip that will take about 2 hours and 23 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on NC 49 and the Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway), with a bit of Isaac Brooks Highway mixed in. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $16, making it an affordable excursion within the Southeast region. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It offers a straightforward journey through North Carolina's landscape.

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

52.6 miles from Concord, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 42% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39 miles along NC 49, which provides a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you transition between NC 49 and the Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway), the road character may shift, offering a varied driving experience. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise, but rather a blend that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 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 39 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 105.3 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 8.2 miles (NC 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 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

8.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | NC 49

Merge onto NC 49

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

47.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 64 East: Siler City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 64 East: Siler City

54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward NC 42: Asheboro, Sanford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 349 Toward NC 42: Asheboro, Sanford

100.8 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward NC 42: Sanford, Fuquay-Varina

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 144 Toward NC 42: Sanford, Fuquay-Varina

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Concord, NC to Broadway, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.

Sanford

54.6 mi in | ~1h 13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NC 49	39 mi	50m
Isaac Brooks Highway	10.6 mi	13m
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)	9.4 mi	10m
Bonlee Bennett Road	7.3 mi	10m
Asheboro Bypass	6.9 mi	7m
Buffalo Ford Road	6.9 mi	9m
Corban Avenue Southeast	3.9 mi	6m
NC 73	3.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: NC 49 — 39 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Broadway, 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

3.9 mi · 6 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

Use the right lane.

Continue on NC 73

3.8 mi · 5 min · NC 73

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto NC 49

39 mi · 50 min · NC 49

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward US 64 East: Siler City Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 64

6.9 mi · 7 min · Asheboro Bypass

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 349 Toward NC 42: Asheboro, Sanford

Turn right onto NC 42

0.8 mi · 1 min · NC 42

Continue on Iron Mountain Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Iron Mountain Road

Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road

6.9 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Ford Road

At end of road, turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Hinshaw Town Road

Turn right onto NC 22

182 ft · 4 sec · NC 22

Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Troy Caveness Road

Turn right onto Willie Wright Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Willie Wright Road

Turn left onto Lanes Mill Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Lanes Mill Road

Continue on Lane Mill Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Lane Mill Road

At end of road, turn left onto Bonlee Bennett Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · Bonlee Bennett Road

Continue on Elmer Moore Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Elmer Moore Road

Turn right onto US 421

11 mi · 13 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 421

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Boone Trail Road

Continue on US 421

9.4 mi · 10 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 144 Toward NC 42: Sanford, Fuquay-Varina Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto NC 42

3.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway Road

Continue on North Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 23-minute drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed. With only 105.3 miles and a $16 fuel estimate, you have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops if needed, though none are specifically noted on this route. Keep an eye out for transitions between the main roads, particularly as you approach and navigate the Sanford Bypass. It's a relatively short trip, so you're unlikely to need significant rest breaks, but ensure you have enough fuel before departing Concord to cover the longest 39-mile stretch comfortably.

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 52.6 miles from Concord, NC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39 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 23 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.6 miles or 1h 11m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broadway, 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 105.3 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Concord, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on NC 49 for about 39 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.6 mi from Concord, NC · 1h 11m into the drive

city in North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Asheboro, NC

53 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

Albemarle, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Broadway, NC

The final approach into Broadway, 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 Broadway, 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

$16.47 one way

$32.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$18.00	$36.01
premium	$4.70	$19.49	$38.98
diesel	$5.61	$23.25	$46.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.6	$11.06	$5.05
Efficient EV	26.3	$9.21	$4.21
EV Truck/SUV	42.1	$14.74	$6.74

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Concord, NC

Night in Concord on Wednesday

Local time

10:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broadway, NC

Night in Broadway on Wednesday

Local time

10:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

2h 23m 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 Broadway, NC covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NC 49, Isaac Brooks Highway, Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway). Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.6 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 $16.47 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.