Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
95.9 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
The drive from Cricket, NC to Concord, NC covers 95.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Curtis Bridge Road, I 77 South, US 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.96 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48 miles from Cricket, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 95.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charlotte Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Statesville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mazeppa Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Overhead Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Ridge Farm Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cricket, NC and Concord, NC.
Start on Boone Trail
Turn right onto Curtis Bridge Road
Continue straight
Turn left
Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Statesville, Charlotte
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
Turn right onto Charlotte Highway
Continue on Statesville Highway
Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road
Turn left onto Oak Ridge Farm Highway
Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway
Turn right onto Landis Highway
Turn right onto Deal Road
Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue
Turn left onto West C Street
Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
Turn right onto South Cannon Boulevard
Continue on Concord Parkway North
Turn straight onto Church Street North
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 48m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cricket, 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 Cricket, NC
This is one driving day of about 95.9 miles and 1h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from Cricket, NC · 48m into the drive
Late stop town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Cricket, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Concord, 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 Concord, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.96 one way
$29.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.72 | $33.44 |
| premium | $4.78 | $18.04 | $36.08 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $21.23 | $42.47 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Cricket on Saturday
Local time
4:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
4:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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