This 110.2-mile drive from Red Springs, NC to Concord, NC is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes. With a highway share of 61%, expect a focused drive primarily on main roads like Andrew Jackson Highway and the G R Kindley Freeway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17, making it an affordable option for a quick regional hop within North Carolina. Given its manageable length and straightforward profile, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entirety of this trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Red Springs, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 110.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is best described as highway-focused, with 61% of the journey taking place on main roads. You'll experience stretches of consistent travel, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 31.8 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. While the primary roads offer efficient travel, be prepared for transitions as you navigate between different highways. The overall character is one of steady progress rather than winding scenic byways, allowing you to cover ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Andrew Jackson Highway and NC 742. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vance Street.
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 110.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Vance Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Vance Street
Turn right onto Vance Street
Navigation decision point
6
31.8 mi into trip|~40m in|US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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46.2 mi into trip|~56m in|US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway toward US 74 West: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
5
109.3 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
110.1 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway
31.8 mi
38m
NC 742
24.9 mi
35m
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi
15m
US 601
9.6 mi
10m
NC 24
8.7 mi
13m
NC-71
8 mi
10m
East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
4m
Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 31.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Springs, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
253 ft·13 sec·4th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Vance Street
458 ft·27 sec·Vance Street
3
Turn left onto NC 71
1.3 mi·2 min·West 3rd Avenue
4
Continue on NC 71
8.0 mi·10 min·NC-71
5
Continue on NC 71
1.8 mi·2 min·Red Springs Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
7
Merge onto US 74
0.2 mi·15 sec·American Indian Highway
8
Continue on US 74
20 mi·23 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
14 mi·15 min·G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
12 mi·14 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Exit 306BToward US 74 West: MonroeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi·4 min·East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
13
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi·24 sec·W. Cliff Martin Highway
14
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 52; NC 742
15
Continue on NC 742
25 mi·35 min·NC 742
16
Continue on NC 205
1.7 mi·3 min·NC 205
17
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.7 mi·13 min·NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto US 601
9.6 mi·10 min·US 601
19
Take the exit onto Union Street South
0.6 mi·58 sec·Union Street South
20
Continue on NC 3
2.3 mi·3 min·Branchview Drive Southeast
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto NC 73
0.6 mi·1 min·Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·26 sec·Corban Avenue Southeast
23
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·Spring Street Southwest
24
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 27-minute drive, leaving in the morning will give you a full day at your destination in Concord. Since there are no specific stops recommended and the drive is under 150 miles, flexibility is key; you can depart whenever it suits you best. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 31.8-mile stretch on Andrew Jackson Highway, to ensure a smooth journey. This route is straightforward enough that you won't need to worry about complex navigation, allowing you to focus on reaching Concord comfortably within your $17 fuel budget.
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 55.1 miles from Red Springs, NC, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 7m 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 59m
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 Red Springs, 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 Red Springs, NC
This is one driving day of about 110.2 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Red Springs, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Andrew Jackson Highway for about 31.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.1 mi from Red Springs, NC
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.23 one way
$34.47 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.84
$37.68
premium
$4.70
$20.40
$40.79
diesel
$5.61
$24.33
$48.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.1
0
$11.57
$5.29
Efficient EV
27.6
0
$9.64
$4.41
EV Truck/SUV
44.1
0
$15.43
$7.05
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Red Springs, NC
Night
in Red Springs on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Night
in Concord on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
W 2 to 6 mph4% chanceLive forecast
74°F
Stanfield, NC
55 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
14 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
2h 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Red Springs, NC to Concord, NC covers 110.2 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, NC 742, G R Kindley Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.1 miles from Red Springs, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.23 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 110.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Vance Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Red Springs, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
