Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
215.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
The drive from Richlands, NC to Concord, NC covers 215.9 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Franck Street, Richlands Highway, Beulaville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.67 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
107.9 miles from Richlands, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 215.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Franck Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richlands Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beulaville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Kenansville Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Rd | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland School Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Richlands, NC and Concord, NC.
Start on South Wilmington Street
Turn right onto West Franck Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway
Continue on Beulaville Highway
Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
Take the exit right
Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd
Turn left onto Cleveland Road
Continue on Cleveland School Road
Turn right onto Benson Road
Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
Continue on East Dixie Drive
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
Turn right
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.9 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Richlands, 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 Richlands, NC
This is one driving day of about 215.9 miles and 3h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.9 mi from Richlands, NC · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 107.9 miles from Richlands, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$33.67 one way
$67.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $37.65 | $75.29 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.61 | $81.23 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $47.80 | $95.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.67 | $10.36 |
| Efficient EV | 54 | 0 | $18.89 | $8.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.4 | 1 | $30.23 | $13.82 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Richlands on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Concord on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
91°F
Carrboro, NC
108 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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