Origin
Concord, NC
Afternoon in Concord on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Bryson City, NC
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
199.7 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m
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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Bryson City, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NC to Bryson City, NC covers 199.7 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord Parkway South, North Tryon Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.96 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
99.8 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 199.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cabarrus Avenue West 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
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 9m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Bryson City, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Parkway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Tryon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 485 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor James G Martin Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| H Allen Tate Jr Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Craig Lawing Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cabarrus Avenue West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Bryson City, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
410 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
4
Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
5
Turn left onto Concord Parkway South
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Concord Parkway South
6
Continue on North Tryon Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tryon Street
7
Take the ramp right toward I 485 Outer North
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 485 Outer North
8
Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
·
Governor James G Martin Freeway
9
Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
10
Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Craig Lawing Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
13
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
23 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
15
Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
16
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
17
Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi
·
17 min
·
East Dixon Boulevard
18
Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
16 mi
·
17 min
·
West Dixon Boulevard
19
Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
20
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
34 mi
·
41 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville
18 mi
·
23 min
·
I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
22 mi
·
29 min
·
US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
23
Keep slight left to continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 CONN: Bryson City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 19 CONN: Bryson City
25
Keep slight right to continue on US 19 CONN: Bryson City
374 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 19 CONN: Bryson City
26
Turn straight onto Veterans Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Boulevard
27
Continue on Highway 19 South
371 ft
·
8 sec
·
Highway 19 South
28
Continue on Slope Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Slope Street
29
Turn right onto Bryson Avenue
449 ft
·
25 sec
·
Bryson Avenue
30
Turn left
62 ft
·
5 sec
31
Arrive at your destination
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 99.8 miles from Concord, NC, or about 2h 4m 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.8 miles or 2h 4m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bryson City, 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 199.7 miles and 4h 9m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.8 mi from Concord, NC · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 99.8 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bryson City, NC
The final approach into Bryson City, 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 Bryson City, 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
$31.96 one way
$63.92 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
| premium | $4.78 | $37.57 | $75.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.37 | $88.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.97 | $9.59 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.96 | $12.78 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Bryson City, NC
Afternoon in Bryson City on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
9 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
4h 9m 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 Bryson City, NC covers 199.7 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord Parkway South, North Tryon Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.8 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 $31.96 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 9m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Bryson City, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Concord, NC to Bryson City, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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