Origin
Erwin, NC
Morning in Erwin on Friday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Erwin, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
132.2 mi
213 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erwin, NC
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Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Erwin, NC to Concord, NC covers 132.2 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 49, West Front Street, Isaac Brooks Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.2 miles on NC 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.67 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.1 miles from Erwin, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 132.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Erwin, NC to Concord, NC covers 132.2 miles and takes about 3h 1m, 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 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.2 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 12.1 miles in near US 421 / West Front Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 132.2 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 12.1 miles (US 421 / West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here; at 75.9 miles (NC 42): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.1 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 421 / West Front Street
Turn right onto US 421 / West Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
29.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
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US 421
Take the ramp onto US 421
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
75.9 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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NC 42
At end of road, turn right onto NC 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
76.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
84.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward NC 49: Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 341
Toward NC 49: Charlotte
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 49 | 39.2 mi | 51m |
| West Front Street | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Sanford Bypass | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| West Jackson Boulevard | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| NC 73 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Asheboro Bypass | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Bonlee Bennett Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
NC 49
— 39.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erwin, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Chief Joseph Lane
36 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chief Joseph Lane
2
Turn left onto NC 82; NC 217
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
3
Turn left onto US 421
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
West Jackson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 401; US 421; NC 27; NC 210
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 421 TRK
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 10th Street
6
Turn right onto US 421
17 mi
·
24 min
·
West Front Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp onto US 421
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 421
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 421; NC 87 BYP
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Sanford Bypass
9
Continue on US 421
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Boone Trail Road
10
Continue on US 421
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
11
Turn left onto Elmer Moore Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Elmer Moore Road
12
Continue on Bonlee Bennett Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Bonlee Bennett Road
13
Turn right onto Lane Mill Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lane Mill Road
14
Continue on Lanes Mill Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lanes Mill Road
15
Turn right onto Willie Wright Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Willie Wright Road
16
Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Caveness Road
17
Turn right onto NC 22
182 ft
·
9 sec
·
NC 22
18
Turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hinshaw Town Road
19
Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Buffalo Ford Road
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Buffalo Ford Road
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Buffalo Ford Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto Iron Mountain Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iron Mountain Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto NC 42
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 42
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
24
Merge onto US 64
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Asheboro Bypass
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 341
Toward NC 49: Charlotte
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn slight right
291 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NC 49 South: Charlotte
27
Merge onto NC 49
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on NC 49
31 mi
·
39 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight lane.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
30
Turn right onto NC 73
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 73
31
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
32
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
33
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
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 66.1 miles from Erwin, NC, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 29 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Erwin, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Erwin, NC
This is one driving day of about 132.2 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Erwin, 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 NC 49 for about 39.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.1 mi from Erwin, NC · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.1 miles from Erwin, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, NC
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.67 one way
$41.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.60 | $45.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.47 | $48.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.88 | $6.35 |
| Efficient EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.57 | $5.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Concord, NC
Morning in Concord on Friday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 1m 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 Erwin, NC to Concord, NC covers 132.2 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 49, West Front Street, Isaac Brooks Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.1 miles from Erwin, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.67 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 132.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.1 miles (US 421 / West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here; at 75.9 miles (NC 42): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Erwin, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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