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Half Moon, NC
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Trip from Half Moon, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
226.4 mi
364 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Half Moon, NC
Rino Adamo
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Half Moon, NC to Concord, NC covers 226.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 24, US 64, NC 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.8 miles on NC 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.40 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
113.2 miles from Half Moon, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 226.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 226.4 miles, with most of the trip on NC 24 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.8 miles on NC 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 24 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.7 miles in near NC 24.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 226.4 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 36.7 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 120.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
36.7 mi into trip
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~53m in
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NC 24
Take the exit onto NC 24
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
100.4 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
Take the ramp toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
6
120.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A-B
Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
8
120.8 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
8
171.9 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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US 64 BUS; NC 49 / Richard K. Pugh Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 BUS; NC 49 / Richard K. Pugh Highway toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Ashebo...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Half Moon, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.
Pittsboro
120.2 mi in
|
~2h 26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 24 | 59.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 64 | 50.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| NC 49 | 40.7 mi | 53m |
| Beulaville Highway | 20.8 mi | 29m |
| Triangle Expressway | 19.5 mi | 20m |
| NC 73 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Gum Branch Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| South Kenansville Bypass | 5.8 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
NC 24
— 59.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Half Moon, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Ramsey Road
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ramsey Road
2
Turn right onto Gum Branch Road
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Gum Branch Road
3
Continue on East Franck Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Franck Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 258; NC 24
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Richlands Highway
5
Continue on US 258; NC 24
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Beulaville Highway
6
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 903
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
7
Take the exit onto NC 24
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
NC 24
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Cleveland Rd
10
Turn left onto SR 1010
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 1010
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland School Road
12
Turn right onto NC 50
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Benson Road
Use the right lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto NC 540 Toll
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Triangle Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto US 64
51 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 BUS; NC 49
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Richard K. Pugh Highway
Toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Asheboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Dixie Drive
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn slight right
312 ft
·
11 sec
22
Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
314 ft
·
12 sec
·
Brookway Road
23
Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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Albemarle Road
24
Continue on NC 49
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on NC 49
31 mi
·
39 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
27
Turn right onto NC 73
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 73
28
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Corban Avenue Southeast
29
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Spring Street Southwest
30
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 113.2 miles from Half Moon, NC, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 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 50 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.2 miles or 2h 19m 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 59m
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 Half Moon, 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 Half Moon, NC
This is one driving day of about 226.4 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Half Moon, 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 24 for about 59.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.2 mi from Half Moon, NC · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.2 miles from Half Moon, 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
$35.40 one way
$70.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $38.71 | $77.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.99 | $99.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.77 | $10.87 |
| Efficient EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.81 | $9.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.70 | $14.49 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
1:29 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
2 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
4h 55m 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 Half Moon, NC to Concord, NC covers 226.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 24, US 64, NC 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.2 miles from Half Moon, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.40 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 226.4 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 36.7 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 120.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Half Moon, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.
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