Origin
Concord, NC
Evening in Concord on Thursday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Stony Point, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 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 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Stony Point, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
This 54.6-mile drive from Concord, NC, to Stony Point, NC, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. You'll primarily travel on I-77 North, Davidson Highway, and Taylorsville Road, with 42% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short adventure is around $9, making it an economical option. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. It’s a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive features a mix of highway and local roads, with a significant portion on I-77 North. You'll experience 21.9 miles as the longest uninterrupted stretch on I-77 North, offering a chance for steady progress. As you transition from the interstate to Davidson Highway and then Taylorsville Road, expect the character of the drive to shift, potentially becoming more localized. With 42% of the route on highways, you’ll have a blend of faster travel and more community-focused driving.
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 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 54.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 16 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 |
| Davidson Highway | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Taylorsville Road | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| 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 Stony Point, 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
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Taylorsville Road
17
Turn right onto Smith Farm Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Smith Farm Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto NC 90
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
NC 90
19
Turn right
66 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn left onto Ruritan Park Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ruritan Park Road
21
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Concord, NC · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stony Point, NC
The final approach into Stony Point, 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
$8.54 one way
$17.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Stony Point, NC
Evening in Stony Point on Thursday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
11 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
1h 17m 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 Stony Point, NC covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-77 North, Davidson Highway, Taylorsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 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 $8.54 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 54.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 Stony Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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