The drive from Moravian Falls, NC to Concord, NC covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, NC 16, I 77 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on US 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.32 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.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Moravian Falls, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Moravian Falls, NC to Concord, NC covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 36 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.3 miles (Mazeppa Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
36 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
43 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 42
Toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
5
48.3 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|Mazeppa Road
Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
72.1 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
72.3 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
14.4 mi
19m
NC 16
13.3 mi
19m
I 77
6.6 mi
7m
Landis Highway
5.3 mi
7m
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
4.3 mi
6m
Charlotte Highway
4.2 mi
6m
North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi
5m
West Main Avenue
2.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 14.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moravian Falls, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Moravian Falls Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Moravian Falls Road
2
Continue on West Brocktown Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·West Brocktown Road
3
Turn right onto NC 16
13 mi·19 min·NC 16
4
Turn left onto NC 16; NC 90
0.3 mi·34 sec·West Main Avenue
5
Continue on NC 16; NC 90
2.5 mi·4 min·West Main Avenue
6
Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane
0.4 mi·39 sec·Adams Pond Lane
7
Turn left onto US 64
14 mi·19 min·US 64
8
Continue on US 64; NC 90
0.4 mi·28 sec·West Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 64; NC 90
4.3 mi·6 min·Garner Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 77
6.6 mi·7 min·I 77
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 42Toward US 21, NC 115: TroutmanUse the right lane.
13
Turn right onto US 21; NC 115
4.2 mi·6 min·Charlotte Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on NC 115
0.9 mi·1 min·Statesville Highway
15
Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Mazeppa Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Overhead Bridge Road
17
Turn left onto NC 150
1.9 mi·3 min·Oak Ridge Farm Highway
18
Continue on NC 150; NC 152
0.3 mi·30 sec·Oakridge Farm Highway
19
Turn right onto NC 152
5.3 mi·7 min·Landis Highway
20
Turn right onto Deal Road
0.7 mi·57 sec·Deal Road
21
Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi·5 min·North Enochville Avenue
22
Turn left onto West C Street
2.5 mi·4 min·West C Street
23
Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
2.5 mi·4 min·Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 29
2.1 mi·3 min·South Cannon Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 29; US 601
0.8 mi·1 min·Concord Parkway North
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi·4 min·Church Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi·39 sec·Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft·11 sec·Spring Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
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 36.2 miles from Moravian Falls, NC, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.4 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 53m 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 31m
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 Moravian Falls, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moravian Falls, NC
This is one driving day of about 72.4 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Moravian Falls, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 14.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Moravian Falls, NC
· 53m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.7
0
$7.60
$3.48
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.34
$2.90
EV Truck/SUV
29
0
$10.14
$4.63
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Moravian Falls, NC
Night
in Moravian Falls on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Night
in Concord on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
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
1h 50m 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 Moravian Falls, NC to Concord, NC covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, NC 16, I 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from Moravian Falls, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.32 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.3 miles (Mazeppa Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Moravian Falls, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
