Trip from Concord, NC to Laurel Hill, NC

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

85.5 mi

138 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 56m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 1m

12 PM

2h 0m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 11m

8 PM

1h 50m

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

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Concord, NC

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Laurel Hill, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Concord, NC to Laurel Hill, NC covers 85.5 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NC 742, Andrew Jackson Highway, G R Kindley Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on NC 742. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.37 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.

Midpoint

42.7 miles from Concord, NC

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Concord, NC to Laurel Hill, NC covers 85.5 miles and takes about 1h 55m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NC 742 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Corban Avenue Southwest.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 48.9 miles (US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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 straight lane.

48.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway

Turn left onto US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway

Navigation decision point

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

Toward US 74 East: Lumberton

85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | Malloy Avenue

Turn right onto Malloy Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NC 742	22.3 mi	30m
Andrew Jackson Highway	18.2 mi	23m
G R Kindley Freeway	14.9 mi	16m
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard	9.6 mi	11m
NC 24	8.6 mi	13m
NC 205	4.3 mi	7m
West Caswell Street	2.4 mi	4m
Branchview Drive Southeast	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: NC 742 — 22.3 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Laurel Hill, 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

Turn slight left onto US 601; NC 73 Truck

9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27

8.6 mi · 13 min · NC 24; NC 27

Use the straight 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

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

Continue on US 74

15 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 74

6.9 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Turn left onto NC 144

228 ft · 6 sec · Morgan Street

Turn right onto Malloy Avenue

20 ft · 0 sec · Malloy Avenue

Arrive at destination

Malloy Avenue

Trip Plan

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 42.7 miles from Concord, NC, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 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 19 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.7 miles or 1h 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel Hill, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Concord, NC

This is one driving day of about 85.5 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Concord, NC.

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

The longest stretch is on NC 742 for about 22.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.7 mi from Concord, NC · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakboro, NC

43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wadesboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Laurel Hill, NC

The final approach into Laurel Hill, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.37 one way

$26.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$14.62	$29.24
premium	$4.70	$15.82	$31.65
diesel	$5.61	$18.88	$37.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.7	$8.98	$4.10
Efficient EV	21.4	$7.48	$3.42
EV Truck/SUV	34.2	$11.97	$5.47

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Concord, NC

Evening in Concord on Thursday

Local time

8:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laurel Hill, NC

Evening in Laurel Hill on Thursday

Local time

8:49 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

15 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

1h 55m 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 Laurel Hill, NC covers 85.5 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NC 742, Andrew Jackson Highway, G R Kindley Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.7 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 $13.37 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.