Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
185.3 mi
298 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Shallotte, NC
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The drive from Concord, NC to Shallotte, NC covers 185.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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 turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.2 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.98 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
92.6 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 185.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 185.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
147 ft
Total Descent
815 ft
Highest Point
684 ft
Elevation Range
669 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Corban Avenue Southwest.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 185.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway toward US 74 East: Lumberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 48.2 mi | 55m |
| American Indian Highway | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| NC 742 | 22.3 mi | 30m |
| New Britton Highway East | 17 mi | 29m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Whiteville Road Northwest | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Warren C. Coleman Boulevard | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| NC 24 | 8.6 mi | 13m |
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Shallotte, NC.
Start on Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
Continue on NC 73
Turn right onto NC 3
Continue on NC 3
Turn slight left onto US 601; NC 73 Truck
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
Turn right onto NC 205
Continue on NC 742
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
Turn left onto US 52; US 74; NC 742
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
Continue on US 74
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
Continue on US 74
Continue on US 74
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
Continue on US 74
Continue on US 74; NC 130
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork onto US 701 Bypass
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
Turn left onto NC 130
Turn straight onto NC 130
Continue on NC 130
Continue on NC 130
Turn left onto US 17 Business; NC 130
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 41 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.6 miles or 2h 3m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shallotte, NC than in the middle of the route.
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 185.3 miles and 4h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.6 mi from Concord, NC · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 92.6 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Shallotte, 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 Shallotte, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$28.98 one way
$57.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.68 | $63.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.30 | $68.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.46 | $8.89 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.94 | $11.86 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Shallotte on Saturday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
57°F
Rockingham, NC
93 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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