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Trip from Hildebran, NC to Concord, NC

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

73.4 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

city in North Carolina, United States

Concord, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hildebran, NC to Concord, NC covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Center Street, US 70, West 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.48 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

36.7 miles from Hildebran, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 73.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Center Street 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 Hildebran, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Hildebran, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Center Street
US 70
West 1st Street
Conover Boulevard East
Thornburg Drive Southeast
Mt Olive Church Road
Mount Olive Church Road
Bethany Church Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Center Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

125 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn left

217 ft · 21 sec
3

Turn left

361 ft · 33 sec
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Center Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Center Street
5

Take the ramp left

0.4 mi · 50 sec
6

Merge slight left

11 mi · 12 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Old US 70
8

Turn left onto West 1st Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
9

Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East

0.6 mi · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East
10

Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast

2.4 mi · 3 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast
11

Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
12

Continue on Mount Olive Church Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Mount Olive Church Road
13

Turn right onto Bethany Church Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bethany Church Road
14

Turn left onto NC 16

17 mi · 22 min · NC 16
15

Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville

0.3 mi · 43 sec · NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
16

Turn right

22 mi · 33 min
17

Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 85 North: Salisbury
18

Merge slight left

2.1 mi · 2 min
19

Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
20

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
21

Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

0.6 mi · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North
22

Turn straight onto Church Street North

2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Street North
23

Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
24

Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

410 ft · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
25

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 36.7 miles from Hildebran, NC, or about 43m 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 16 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 miles or 43m 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 14m

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 Hildebran, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hildebran, NC

This is one driving day of about 73.4 miles and 1h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hildebran, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.7 mi from Hildebran, NC · 43m into the drive

Downtown Cornelius, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cornelius, NC

37 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

Newton, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cornelius, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Hildebran, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.48 one way

$22.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.55 $25.10
premium $4.70 $13.58 $27.17
diesel $5.61 $16.21 $32.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.71 $3.52
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.42 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.28 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hildebran, NC

Evening in Hildebran on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NC

Evening in Concord on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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

1h 27m 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 Hildebran, NC to Concord, NC covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Center Street, US 70, West 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Hildebran, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.48 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 Hildebran, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Hildebran, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hildebran, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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