Origin
Plain View, NC
Night in Plain View on Thursday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plain View, NC to Concord, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
144.8 mi
233 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plain View, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plain View, NC to Concord, NC covers 144.8 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Green Path Road, North Spring Branch Road, Pope Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.64 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
72.4 miles from Plain View, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 144.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m 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 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 144.8 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.
Green Path 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Plain View, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 2h 42m 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 Plain View, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Green Path Road | — | — |
| North Spring Branch Road | — | — |
| Pope Road | — | — |
| Long Branch Road | — | — |
| Arrowhead Road | — | — |
| Dorman Road | — | — |
| Antioch Church Road | — | — |
| Old Cut Off Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Green Path Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plain View, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Plain View Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Plain View Highway
2
Turn left onto Green Path Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Path Road
3
Turn right onto North Spring Branch Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Spring Branch Road
4
Continue on Pope Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pope Road
5
Keep slight left to continue on Long Branch Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Branch Road
6
Continue on Arrowhead Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Arrowhead Road
7
Continue on Dorman Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorman Road
8
Turn right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Antioch Church Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Antioch Church Road
10
Turn left onto Old Cut Off Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Old Cut Off Road
11
Turn straight onto South 13th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
12
Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Bunnlevel Erwin Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
14
Turn right onto McLean Chapel Church Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
McLean Chapel Church Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Elliott Bridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Elliott Bridge Road
16
Continue on Darroch Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Darroch Road
17
Turn slight right
184 ft
·
3 sec
18
Turn straight onto Norrington Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Norrington Road
19
Turn left onto Clark Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Clark Road
20
Turn left
6.0 mi
·
8 min
21
Turn right onto Barbecue Church Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Barbecue Church Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway Road
23
Continue on Swanns Station Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Swanns Station Road
24
Continue on Greenwood Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Greenwood Road
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Fork Church Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rocky Fork Church Road
26
Continue on White Hill Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
White Hill Road
27
Continue straight
6.9 mi
·
9 min
28
Continue on Monroe Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monroe Street
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
335 ft
·
6 sec
·
Courthouse Square
30
Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
42 mi
·
59 min
·
McReynolds Street
31
Continue on Albemarle Road
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albemarle Road
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Albemarle Road
33
Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Albemarle Road
34
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
35
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
36
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
37
Turn right onto Concord Road
22 mi
·
34 min
·
Concord Road
38
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
39
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
40
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.4 miles from Plain View, NC, or about 1h 21m 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 32 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.4 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m
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 Plain View, 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 Plain View, NC
This is one driving day of about 144.8 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.4 mi from Plain View, NC · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.4 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.64 one way
$45.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.80 | $53.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.97 | $63.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.27 | $9.27 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Night in Concord on Thursday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Carthage, NC
72 mi in
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
2h 42m 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 144.8 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Green Path Road, North Spring Branch Road, Pope Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.4 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 $22.64 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Plain View, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 2h 42m 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 Plain View, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plain View, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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