Trip from Farmville, NC to Concord, NC

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

93.7 mi

151 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 9m

8 AM

2h 27m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 13m

3 PM

2h 16m

5 PM

2h 26m

8 PM

2h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Farmville, NC to Concord, NC covers 93.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NC 49, NC 73, 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 $14.65 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

46.8 miles from Farmville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Farmville, NC to Concord, NC covers 93.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m, 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 27 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. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 37.4 miles in near NC 42.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 37.4 miles (NC 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

37.4 mi into trip | ~52m in | NC 42

At end of road, turn right onto NC 42

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

38.4 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m 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

46.3 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | NC 49

Merge onto NC 49

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

93.6 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | Spring Street Southwest

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NC 49	39.2 mi	51m
NC 73	7.5 mi	11m
Isaac Brooks Highway	7.4 mi	9m
Asheboro Bypass	7.3 mi	8m
Bonlee Bennett Road	7.3 mi	10m
Buffalo Ford Road	6.9 mi	9m
R Jordan Road	2.8 mi	3m
Willie Wright Road	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: NC 49 — 39.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmville, NC and Concord, NC.

Start on Everette Dowdy Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Everette Dowdy Road

Continue on R Jordan Road

2.8 mi · 3 min · R Jordan Road

Continue on Gulf Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Gulf Road

Turn right onto US 421

7.4 mi · 9 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

Turn left onto Elmer Moore Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Elmer Moore Road

Continue on Bonlee Bennett Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · Bonlee Bennett Road

Turn right onto Lane Mill Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Lane Mill Road

Continue on Lanes Mill Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Lanes Mill Road

Turn right onto Willie Wright Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Willie Wright Road

Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Troy Caveness Road

Turn right onto NC 22

182 ft · 9 sec · NC 22

Turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Hinshaw Town Road

Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road

0.7 mi · 57 sec · Buffalo Ford Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Buffalo Ford Road

6.2 mi · 8 min · Buffalo Ford Road

At end of road, turn left onto Iron Mountain Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Iron Mountain Road

At end of road, turn right onto NC 42

1.0 mi · 1 min · NC 42

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 64

7.3 mi · 8 min · Asheboro Bypass

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 341 Toward NC 49: Charlotte Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right

291 ft · 10 sec

Toward NC 49 South: Charlotte

Merge onto NC 49

8.3 mi · 11 min · NC 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NC 49

31 mi · 39 min · NC 49

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn right onto NC 73

7.5 mi · 11 min · NC 73

Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Arrive at destination

Spring Street Southwest

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 46.8 miles from Farmville, NC, or about 1h 4m 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.8 miles or 1h 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 1h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Farmville, 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 Farmville, NC

This is one driving day of about 93.7 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farmville, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

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 46.8 mi from Farmville, NC · 1h 4m into the drive

city in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Archdale, NC

47 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

Cornelius, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Archdale, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Farmville, 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

$14.65 one way

$29.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$16.02	$32.04
premium	$4.70	$17.34	$34.68
diesel	$5.61	$20.69	$41.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.1	$9.84	$4.50
Efficient EV	23.4	$8.20	$3.75
EV Truck/SUV	37.5	$13.12	$6.00

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Farmville, NC

Evening in Farmville on Tuesday

Local time

8:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

SW 2 to 7 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

Concord, NC

Evening in Concord on Tuesday

Local time

8:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

3 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

2h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Farmville, NC to Concord, NC covers 93.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NC 49, NC 73, Isaac Brooks Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.8 miles from Farmville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.65 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.

The route from Farmville, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Farmville, NC to Concord, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Concord, NC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Farmville, NC

Concord, NC

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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