Origin
Skippers Corner, NC
Night in Skippers Corner on Thursday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Skippers Corner, NC to Concord, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
200.9 mi
323 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Skippers Corner, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
This 200.9-mile journey from Skippers Corner, NC to Concord, NC is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take around 4 hours and 10 minutes. You'll primarily travel on Andrew Jackson Highway and American Indian Highway, with NC 742 also playing a role. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, this route through the Southeast offers a mixed driving experience that won't break the bank. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for completing in a single day without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100.5 miles from Skippers Corner, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 200.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive for this 200.9-mile trip, with about 35% of your time spent on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 86.5 miles along Andrew Jackson Highway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. This route isn't a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it provides a blend of faster road sections and potentially more local driving as you progress. The road character likely shifts, offering varied driving conditions throughout the 4-hour and 10-minute journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 86.5 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 200.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 14 miles (US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.5 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Turn right onto US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
122.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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.
8
137 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m 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
200.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m in
|
NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
200.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 86.5 mi | 1h 44m |
| American Indian Highway | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| NC 742 | 24.9 mi | 35m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| John Jay Burney Jr Freeway | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| US 601 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| NC 24 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| East Caswell Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skippers Corner, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on this road
72 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NC 133
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Castle Hayne Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
4
Merge onto I 140
11 mi
·
11 min
·
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Turn right onto US 74; US 76
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi
·
36 min
·
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 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
Use 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
Given the 4-hour, 10-minute duration, starting your drive from Skippers Corner in the morning will allow you to reach Concord with plenty of daylight. While there's only one recommended stop, the 200.9 miles are easily covered in a single day, offering flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $31, and it's wise to top off before embarking on the 86.5-mile stretch on Andrew Jackson Highway, as services might be spaced out.
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 100.5 miles from Skippers Corner, NC, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 44 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.5 miles or 1h 59m 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 19m
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 Skippers Corner, 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 Skippers Corner, NC
This is one driving day of about 200.9 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Skippers Corner, 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 Andrew Jackson Highway for about 86.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.5 mi from Skippers Corner, NC · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.5 miles from Skippers Corner, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Andrew Jackson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.5 miles.
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
$31.42 one way
$62.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.35 | $68.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.36 | $88.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.09 | $9.64 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.13 | $12.86 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Rockingham, NC
100 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
1 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
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Skippers Corner, NC to Concord, NC covers 200.9 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway, NC 742. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.5 miles from Skippers Corner, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.42 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 14 miles (US 74; US 76 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.5 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Skippers Corner, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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