Trip from Concord, NC to Rocky Point, NC

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Drive Time

4h 21m

Distance

206.5 mi

332 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 8m ★

6 AM

4h 21m

8 AM

4h 48m

10 AM

4h 31m

12 PM

4h 28m

3 PM

4h 32m

5 PM

4h 46m

8 PM

4h 13m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Concord, NC to Rocky Point, NC covers 206.5 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway, NC 742 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.3 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

103.3 miles from Concord, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Concord, NC to Rocky Point, NC covers 206.5 miles and takes about 4h 21m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 73.3 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 14 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.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 206.5 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 (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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.

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

88.2 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

174.2 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | NC 11 / General Howe Road

Take the exit onto NC 11 / General Howe Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway	73.3 mi	1h 26m
American Indian Highway	33.6 mi	36m
NC 742	22.3 mi	30m
NC 210	22 mi	31m
G R Kindley Freeway	14.9 mi	16m
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard	9.6 mi	11m
NC 24	8.6 mi	13m
Gen Howe Road	7.9 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Andrew Jackson Highway — 73.3 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Rocky Point, 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

9.7 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

10 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 74

34 mi · 36 min · American Indian Highway

Continue on US 74; NC 130

42 mi · 48 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto NC 11

2.2 mi · 2 min · General Howe Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on NC 11

0.2 mi · 20 sec · General Howell Road

Continue on NC 11

7.9 mi · 10 min · Gen Howe Road

Turn right onto NC 210

8.7 mi · 13 min · NC 210

Turn right onto NC 210

9.0 mi · 12 min · NC 210

Turn left onto NC 210

511 ft · 9 sec · NC 210

Turn right onto NC 210

4.3 mi · 5 min · NC 210

Arrive at destination

3 ft · NC 210

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 103.3 miles from Concord, NC, or about 2h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.3 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.3 miles or 2h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rocky Point, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 206.5 miles and 4h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, NC.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Andrew Jackson Highway for about 73.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.3 mi from Concord, NC · 2h 14m into the drive

city in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

103 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

Fayetteville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.3 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Andrew Jackson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.3 miles.

Arriving in Rocky Point, NC

The final approach into Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point, 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

$32.29 one way

$64.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$35.31	$70.62
premium	$4.70	$38.22	$76.44
diesel	$5.61	$45.59	$91.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.9	0	$21.68	$9.91
Efficient EV	51.6	0	$18.07	$8.26
EV Truck/SUV	82.6	1	$28.91	$13.22

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Concord, NC

Night in Concord on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rocky Point, NC

Night in Rocky Point on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

1 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

4h 21m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Rocky Point, NC covers 206.5 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway, NC 742. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103.3 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 $32.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Concord, NC to Rocky Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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