Origin
Concord, NC
Evening in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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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Cramerton, NC
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The drive from Concord, NC to Cramerton, NC covers 37.3 miles and takes about 51m 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 $5.83 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
18.6 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 37.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Concord, NC to Cramerton, NC is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Cramerton, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus Avenue West | — | — |
| Concord Parkway South | — | — |
| North Tryon Street | — | — |
| I 485 | — | — |
| Governor James G Martin Freeway | — | — |
| H Allen Tate Jr Highway | — | — |
| Craig Lawing Freeway | — | — |
| I 85 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Cramerton, NC.
Start on Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West
Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn left onto Concord Parkway South
Continue on North Tryon Street
Take the ramp right toward I 485 Outer North
Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NC 273: Belmont, Mount Holly
Turn left onto Beatty Drive
Continue on Park Street
Turn right onto Wilkinson Boulevard
Turn left onto Market Street
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
Turn right onto 10th Street
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 37 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.6 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cramerton, NC than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Concord, NC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Concord, NC
This is one driving day of about 37.3 miles and 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Concord, NC · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cramerton, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Cramerton on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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