Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Midway, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Midway, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NC to Midway, NC covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-77 North, Taylorsville Road, Davidson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.9 miles on I-77 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 59.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Concord, NC to Midway, NC covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m, 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.
I-77 North is the longest continuous segment at about 21.9 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 Cabarrus Avenue West.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 North: Statesville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 77 North: Statesville
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
41 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49A
Toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-77 North | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| Taylorsville Road | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Davidson Highway | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Sam Furr Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Garner Bagnal Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Church Street Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 77 North | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Concord Parkway North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-77 North
— 21.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Midway, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
17 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NC 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Davidson Drive Northwest
5
Turn left onto US 29; US 601; NC 73
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto NC 73
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NC 73
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NC 73
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sam Furr Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 77 North: Statesville
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 77
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 77 North
11
Continue on I 77
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 49A
Toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
170 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left onto US 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 64; NC 90
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Taylorsville Road
17
Turn right onto Millersville Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Millersville Road
18
Turn right onto Hepler Road
469 ft
·
21 sec
·
Hepler Road
19
Turn left onto Kerley Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kerley Road
20
Arrive at destination
Kerley Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Concord, NC · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midway, NC
The final approach into Midway, 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
$9.37 one way
$18.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Midway, NC
Late night in Midway on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
1h 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 Midway, NC covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-77 North, Taylorsville Road, Davidson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 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 $9.37 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Concord, NC to Midway, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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