Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Tarboro, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
192.8 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m
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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Tarboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NC to Tarboro, NC covers 192.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corban Avenue Southwest, Corban Avenue Southeast, West Dixie Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.15 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
96.4 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 192.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 192.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corban Avenue Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 8m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Tarboro, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corban Avenue Southwest | — | — |
| Corban Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| West Dixie Drive | — | — |
| Richard K | — | — |
| Jordan Road | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| Claude E | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Corban Avenue Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Tarboro, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southwest
3
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
4
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
5 min
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
54 min
7
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
8
Continue on West Dixie Drive
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Dixie Drive
9
Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Richard K. Pugh Highway
10
Continue on Jordan Road
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Jordan Road
11
Keep slight left
27 mi
·
35 min
12
Take the exit straight toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
13
Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
15
Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
16
Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
19
Keep slight left
48 mi
·
52 min
20
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
21
Keep slight left
121 ft
·
9 sec
22
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
23
Turn right onto West Saint James Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saint James Street
24
Turn right onto Trade Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Trade Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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 96.4 miles from Concord, NC, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
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 42 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.4 miles or 2h 4m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarboro, 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 192.8 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.4 mi from Concord, NC · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.4 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tarboro, NC
The final approach into Tarboro, 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 Tarboro, 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
$30.15 one way
$60.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.97 | $65.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.68 | $71.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.57 | $85.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.24 | $9.25 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.87 | $7.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.99 | $12.34 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tarboro, NC
Late night in Tarboro on Friday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Graham, NC
96 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
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 8m 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 Tarboro, NC covers 192.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corban Avenue Southwest, Corban Avenue Southeast, West Dixie Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.4 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 $30.15 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 8m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Tarboro, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Concord, NC to Tarboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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