Trip from Plain View, NC to Concord, NC

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

132.9 mi

214 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 3m ★

6 AM

3h 15m

8 AM

3h 39m

10 AM

3h 23m

12 PM

3h 21m

3 PM

3h 25m

5 PM

3h 38m

8 PM

3h 8m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plain View, NC to Concord, NC covers 132.9 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on McReynolds Street, Concord Road, US 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.2 miles on McReynolds Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.78 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.5 miles from Plain View, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 132.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 132.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

McReynolds Street is the longest continuous segment at about 42.2 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near North Spring Branch Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 20 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (North Spring Branch Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Long Branch Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.5 miles (Elliott Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | North Spring Branch Road

Turn right onto North Spring Branch Road

Navigation decision point

4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | Long Branch Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Long Branch Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

22.5 mi into trip | ~33m in | Elliott Bridge Road

At end of road, turn right onto Elliott Bridge Road

Navigation decision point

59.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street

Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

132.8 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | Spring Street Southwest

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
McReynolds Street	42.2 mi	59m
Concord Road	22.5 mi	34m
US 15	6.9 mi	9m
NC 27	6 mi	8m
McLean Chapel Church Road	5.8 mi	7m
Albemarle Road	5.7 mi	7m
Bunnlevel Erwin Road	5.4 mi	8m
Barbecue Church Road	5.2 mi	7m

Longest stretch: McReynolds Street — 42.2 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 421

1.6 mi · 2 min · Plain View Highway

Turn left onto Green Path Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Green Path Road

Turn right onto North Spring Branch Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Spring Branch Road

Continue on Pope Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pope Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Long Branch Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Long Branch Road

Continue on Arrowhead Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Arrowhead Road

Continue on Dorman Road

1.5 mi · 1 min · Dorman Road

Turn right onto NC 82

1.2 mi · 1 min · NC 82

At end of road, turn left onto NC 82

0.6 mi · 1 min · Antioch Church Road

Turn left onto Old Cut Off Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Old Cut Off Road

Turn straight onto NC 217

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 13th Street

Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road

5.4 mi · 8 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 401

0.3 mi · 29 sec · US 401

Turn right onto McLean Chapel Church Road

5.8 mi · 7 min · McLean Chapel Church Road

At end of road, turn right onto Elliott Bridge Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Elliott Bridge Road

Continue on Darroch Road

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Darroch Road

Turn slight right

183 ft · 2 sec

Turn straight onto Norrington Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Norrington Road

Turn left onto Clark Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Clark Road

Turn left onto NC 27

6.0 mi · 8 min · NC 27

Turn right onto Barbecue Church Road

5.2 mi · 7 min · Barbecue Church Road

At end of road, turn left onto Broadway Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Broadway Road

Continue on Swanns Station Road

3.8 mi · 5 min · Swanns Station Road

Continue on Greenwood Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road

At end of road, turn right onto NC 1179

1.8 mi · 3 min · Rocky Fork Church Road

Continue on White Hill Road

3.7 mi · 5 min · White Hill Road

Continue on US 15; US 501

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 15; US 501

Continue on NC 24; NC 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Monroe Street

Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

336 ft · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

42 mi · 59 min · McReynolds Street

Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

5.4 mi · 6 min · Albemarle Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

114 ft · 1 sec · Albemarle Road

Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Albemarle Road

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27; NC 73

2.1 mi · 3 min · NC 24; NC 27; NC 73

Turn right onto US 52; NC 73

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 52; NC 73

Turn left onto NC 73

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto NC 73

22 mi · 34 min · Concord Road

Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Spring Street Southwest

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 66.5 miles from Plain View, NC, or about 1h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.2 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 29 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.5 miles or 1h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Plain View, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Plain View, NC

This is one driving day of about 132.9 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Plain View, 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 McReynolds Street for about 42.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.5 mi from Plain View, NC · 1h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seven Lakes, NC

66 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

Lillington, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seven Lakes, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Plain View, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 132.9

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

1.3 mi

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

1.8 mi

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 132.9

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.9

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.9

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17049604013

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 104.4

Albemarle, North Carolina

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Verb Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.9

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17049604163

Visit website

French Express Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.9

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17049325282

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 66.5

Robbins, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Pint Sized Pasture

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 47.5

Sanford, North Carolina

+19194984466

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.78 one way

$41.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$22.72	$45.45
premium	$4.70	$24.60	$49.19
diesel	$5.61	$29.34	$58.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

ChargePoint Charging Station

Robbins, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.9	$13.95	$6.38
Efficient EV	33.2	$11.63	$5.32
EV Truck/SUV	53.2	$18.61	$8.51

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 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

Plain View, NC

Night in Plain View on Thursday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NC

Night in Concord on Thursday

Local time

11:02 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

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 15m 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 Plain View, NC to Concord, NC covers 132.9 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are McReynolds Street, Concord Road, US 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Plain View, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.78 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 20 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Plain View, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Plain View, NC to Concord, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Concord, NC

Nearby Places

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

7 Brew Coffee

Verb Coffee

French Express Coffee House

ChargePoint Charging Station

The Pint Sized Pasture

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Plain View, NC

Concord, NC

Same local time

24 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 15m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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