Origin
Half Moon, NC
Late night in Half Moon on Friday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Half Moon, NC to Concord, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
223.3 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
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 223.3 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gum Branch Road, East Franck Street, Richlands Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.92 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
111.7 miles from Half Moon, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 223.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 223.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gum Branch Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Half Moon, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gum Branch Road | — | — |
| East Franck Street | — | — |
| Richlands Highway | — | — |
| Beulaville Highway | — | — |
| South Kenansville Bypass | — | — |
| NC 42 | — | — |
| Cleveland Rd | — | — |
| Cleveland Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Gum Branch Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Half Moon, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Ramsey Road
95 ft
·
6 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 the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Richlands Highway
5
Continue on Beulaville Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Beulaville Highway
6
Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
7
Take the exit right
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
9
Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cleveland Rd
10
Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Road
11
Continue on Cleveland School Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland School Road
12
Turn right onto Benson Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Benson Road
13
Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NC 540 Toll West: Apex
14
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Triangle Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
16
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 64 West: Pittsboro
18
Merge slight left
51 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Richard K. Pugh Highway
20
Continue on East Dixie Drive
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Dixie Drive
21
Turn slight right
312 ft
·
11 sec
22
Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
315 ft
·
13 sec
·
Brookway Road
23
Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Albemarle Road
24
Continue straight
9.9 mi
·
13 min
25
Continue straight
31 mi
·
39 min
26
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
27
Turn right
7.5 mi
·
11 min
28
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
29
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
30
Arrive at your destination
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 111.7 miles from Half Moon, NC, or about 2h 2m 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 49 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.7 miles or 2h 2m 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 21m
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 223.3 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.7 mi from Half Moon, NC · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.7 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
$34.92 one way
$69.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $38.18 | $76.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.30 | $98.60 |
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: 78.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67 | 0 | $23.45 | $10.72 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.26 | $14.29 |
Gas CO2
78 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
12:26 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 5m 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 223.3 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gum Branch Road, East Franck Street, Richlands Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.7 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 $34.92 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 straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Half Moon, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Half Moon, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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