The drive from Concord, NC to Moravian Falls, NC covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 50m 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, NC 16 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 $12.12 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
38.7 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 77.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Concord, NC to Moravian Falls, NC covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 50m, 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 22 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|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|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
14.4 mi
19m
NC 16
13.3 mi
19m
Davidson Highway
8.9 mi
13m
Sam Furr Road
6.4 mi
9m
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
4.9 mi
7m
NC 90
2.8 mi
5m
Church Street Northeast
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I-77 North
— 21.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Moravian Falls, 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: StatesvilleUse 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 49AToward US 70: G. Bagnal BoulevardUse 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
14 mi·19 min·Taylorsville Road
17
Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane
0.4 mi·41 sec·Adams Pond Lane
18
Turn left onto NC 90
2.8 mi·5 min·NC 90
19
Turn right onto NC 16
13 mi·19 min·NC 16
20
Turn left onto West Brocktown Road
0.2 mi·37 sec·West Brocktown Road
21
Continue on Moravian Falls Road
0.2 mi·23 sec·Moravian Falls Road
22
Arrive at destination
Moravian Falls Road
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 38.7 miles from Concord, NC, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 53m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moravian Falls, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Concord, NC
This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Concord, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I-77 North for about 21.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Concord, NC
· 53m into the drive
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moravian Falls, NC
The final approach into Moravian Falls, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Waterbean Coffee
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Huntersville, North Carolina
Early in the drive, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 16.6
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.12 one way
$24.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.25
$26.50
premium
$4.70
$14.34
$28.69
diesel
$5.61
$17.11
$34.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.14
$3.72
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.78
$3.10
EV Truck/SUV
31
0
$10.85
$4.96
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Night
in Concord on Friday
Local time
10:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moravian Falls, NC
Night
in Moravian Falls on Friday
Local time
10:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
2 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 50m 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 Moravian Falls, NC covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-77 North, Taylorsville Road, NC 16. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 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 $12.12 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 77.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 Moravian Falls, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
