Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
12:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Laurinburg, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
91.1 mi
147 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
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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Laurinburg, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NC to Laurinburg, NC covers 91.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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 $14.25 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
45.5 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 91.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m 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 Laurinburg, NC covers 91.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m, 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
6/10
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 91.1 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 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
13.3 mi into trip
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~17m in
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NC 24; NC 27
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
48.9 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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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
5
62.6 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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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
8
88.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
US 74 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BUS toward US 74 Business: Laurinburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 181
Toward US 74 Business: Laurinburg
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 742 | 22.3 mi | 30m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 21 mi | 26m |
| 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 |
| US 74 BUS | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Caswell Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NC 742
— 22.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Laurinburg, 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
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Corban Avenue Southwest
3
Continue on NC 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto NC 3
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Branchview Drive Southeast
5
Continue on NC 3
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Union Street South
6
Turn slight left onto US 601; NC 73 Truck
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
7
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto NC 205
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
NC 205
9
Continue on NC 742
22 mi
·
30 min
·
NC 742
10
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 52; NC 742
11
Turn left onto US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
13
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
14
Continue on US 74
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Toward US 74 East: Lumberton
16
Continue on US 74
15 mi
·
16 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 74
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BUS
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 74 BUS
Exit 181
Toward US 74 Business: Laurinburg
Use the slight left lane.
19
Turn right onto US 15 Business; US 401 Business; US 501 Business
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 15 Business; US 401 Business; US 501 Business
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 45.5 miles from Concord, NC, or about 1h 4m 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 1h 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 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurinburg, 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 91.1 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 45.5 mi from Concord, NC · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laurinburg, NC
The final approach into Laurinburg, 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 Laurinburg, 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
$14.25 one way
$28.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.58 | $31.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.11 | $40.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.57 | $4.37 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.75 | $5.83 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Laurinburg, NC
Late night in Laurinburg on Saturday
Local time
12:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
S 3 mph
0% chance
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
12 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 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Laurinburg, NC covers 91.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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 45.5 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 $14.25 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.1 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.
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.
The route from Concord, NC to Laurinburg, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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