Origin
Longview, NC
Late night in Longview on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Longview, NC to Concord, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
73 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Longview, NC to Concord, NC covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Avenue Southwest, 2nd Avenue Southwest, 13th Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.42 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
36.5 miles from Longview, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 73 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Avenue Southwest 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 Longview, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Longview, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 13th Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sigmon Dairy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McKay Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Smyre Farm Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
4 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
56 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southwest
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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1st Avenue Southwest
4
Continue on 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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2nd Avenue Southwest
5
Turn right onto 13th Street Southwest
525 ft
·
11 sec
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13th Street Southwest
6
Turn left
7.4 mi
·
9 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward NC 10: Newton
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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NC 10: Newton
8
Turn left
3.1 mi
·
5 min
9
Turn sharp right onto Sigmon Dairy Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sigmon Dairy Road
10
Turn left onto McKay Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McKay Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
12
Turn right onto Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyre Farm Road
13
Turn right onto NC 16
17 mi
·
22 min
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NC 16
14
Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
15
Turn right
22 mi
·
33 min
16
Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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I 85 North: Salisbury
17
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
18
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
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
20
Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
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Concord Parkway North
21
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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Church Street North
22
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
23
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
410 ft
·
11 sec
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Spring Street Southwest
24
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 36.5 miles from Longview, NC, or about 42m 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 73 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 42m 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 12m
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 Longview, 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 Longview, NC
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Longview, 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 36.5 mi from Longview, NC · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Longview, 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
$11.42 one way
$22.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
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: 25.5 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 | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
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.
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 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
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 25m 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 Longview, NC to Concord, NC covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Avenue Southwest, 2nd Avenue Southwest, 13th Street Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.5 miles from Longview, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.42 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 Longview, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Longview, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Longview, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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