Origin
Spring Hope, NC
Afternoon in Spring Hope on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Hope, NC to Concord, NC
Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
241.3 mi
388 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 2m
★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NC
C k
Trip Overview
Spanning 241.3 miles across North Carolina, this trip from Spring Hope to Concord is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 15 minutes. Because the drive is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $39 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. You will navigate through the Southeast region, primarily utilizing US 64 and NC 49 to reach your destination. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a reliable connection between these two points in the state.
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
120.6 miles from Spring Hope, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 66% of your time will be spent on major routes. You will encounter a mix of road types, including a notable 50.8-mile stretch on US 64 that serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Crossing the Freedom Memorial Bridge adds a distinct transition point to the drive's infrastructure. While the road leans toward a steady highway pace, the character of the journey shifts as you transition between these primary corridors. You can anticipate a consistent driving experience that favors speed and directness over technical, winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and NC 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in near US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 241.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.8 miles (US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
45.8 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
112.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 318
Toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington
6
135.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A-B
Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
8
135.7 mi into trip
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~2h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
8
186.7 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
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US 64 BUS; NC 49 / Richard K. Pugh Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 BUS; NC 49 / Richard K. Pugh Highway toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Ashebo...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Spring Hope, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.
Pittsboro
135.1 mi in
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~2h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 50.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| NC 49 | 40.7 mi | 53m |
| Freedom Memorial Bridge | 33.6 mi | 37m |
| US 70 | 23.2 mi | 29m |
| Triangle Expressway | 21.4 mi | 22m |
| Goldsboro Bypass | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| US 70 BYP | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 50.8 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hope, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on SR 1611
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Truitt Road
2
Turn left onto Spring Hope Church Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Spring Hope Church Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Saint Delights Church Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Saint Delights Church Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Old Vanceboro Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Old Vanceboro Road
5
Turn left onto US 17
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 17
6
Merge onto US 17; US 70; NC 55
34 mi
·
37 min
·
Freedom Memorial Bridge
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 70; US 258
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West New Bern Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70; US 258
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West New Bern Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 70; US 258
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Vernon Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 70
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 42
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Goldsboro Bypass
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 70
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 70
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 70 BYP
16
Continue on I 42
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 318
Toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward NC 540 Toll West
19
Merge onto NC 540 Toll
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Triangle Expressway
Use the none lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto US 64
51 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 64
Use the none lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 BUS; NC 49
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Richard K. Pugh Highway
Toward US 64 Business West, NC 49 South: Asheboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Dixie Drive
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn slight right
312 ft
·
11 sec
27
Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
314 ft
·
12 sec
·
Brookway Road
28
Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Albemarle Road
29
Continue on NC 49
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on NC 49
31 mi
·
39 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight lane.
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
32
Turn right onto NC 73
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 73
33
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Corban Avenue Southeast
34
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
35
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Since the trip is designed to be completed in one day, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, which will help keep you alert during the 5-hour transit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $39 estimate provides a solid baseline for your planning. To make the most of your time, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic congestion near your destination in Concord. Keeping your pace steady during that long 50.8-mile stretch on US 64 will help you maintain your estimated arrival time.
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 120.6 miles from Spring Hope, NC, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.8 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.6 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 15m
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 Spring Hope, 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 Spring Hope, NC
This is one driving day of about 241.3 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Hope, 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 US 64 for about 50.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.6 mi from Spring Hope, NC · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.6 miles from Spring Hope, 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
$38.62 one way
$77.24 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $42.08 | $84.15 |
| premium | $4.78 | $45.39 | $90.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.61 | $107.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.34 | $11.58 |
| Efficient EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.11 | $9.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.78 | $15.44 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Concord on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 15m 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 Spring Hope, NC to Concord, NC covers 241.3 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, NC 49, Freedom Memorial Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.6 miles from Spring Hope, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.62 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 241.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.8 miles (US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Spring Hope, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.
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