Origin
Foscoe, NC
Morning in Foscoe on Monday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Foscoe, NC to Concord, NC
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
132.5 mi
213 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NC
C k
Trip Overview
The drive from Foscoe, NC to Concord, NC covers 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 105 South, Shulls Mill Road, Old Turnpike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.21 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
66.2 miles from Foscoe, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 132.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 105 South 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Foscoe, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 2h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Foscoe, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 105 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shulls Mill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Turnpike Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cone Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Cornish Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lenoir Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 105 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foscoe, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on NC Highway 105 South
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 105 South
2
Turn right onto Shulls Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shulls Mill Road
3
Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
5
Turn right onto Shulls Mill Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shulls Mill Road
6
Turn right onto Cone Road
177 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cone Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto West Cornish Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Cornish Road
10
Turn right onto Valley Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Boulevard
11
Continue on Lenoir Turnpike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenoir Turnpike
12
Continue on Blowing Rock Boulevard
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Blowing Rock Boulevard
13
Continue on Hickory Boulevard Southeast
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Hickory Boulevard Southeast
14
Take the exit slight right toward NC 10: Newton
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
NC 10: Newton
15
Turn left
3.1 mi
·
5 min
16
Turn sharp right onto Sigmon Dairy Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sigmon Dairy Road
17
Turn left onto McKay Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McKay Road
18
At the end of the road, turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
19
Turn right onto Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyre Farm Road
20
Turn right onto NC 16
17 mi
·
22 min
·
NC 16
21
Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
22
Turn right
22 mi
·
33 min
23
Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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I 85 North: Salisbury
24
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
27
Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
28
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
29
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
30
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
410 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
31
Arrive at your destination
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 66.2 miles from Foscoe, NC, or about 1h 11m 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
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 Foscoe, 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 Foscoe, NC
This is one driving day of about 132.5 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Foscoe, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.2 mi from Foscoe, NC · 1h 11m 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.2 miles from Foscoe, 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
$21.21 one way
$42.41 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $23.10 | $46.21 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.44 | $58.87 |
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: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.91 | $6.36 |
| Efficient EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53 | 0 | $18.55 | $8.48 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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 Monday
Local time
10:45 AM
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
6 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 23m 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 Foscoe, NC to Concord, NC covers 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 105 South, Shulls Mill Road, Old Turnpike Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.2 miles from Foscoe, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.21 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 drive from Foscoe, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 2h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Foscoe, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Foscoe, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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