Trip from Spring Hope, NC to Concord, NC

Drive Time

4h 21m

Distance

248.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Hope, NC to Concord, NC covers 248.1 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Spring Hope Church Road, Saint Delights Church Road, Old Vanceboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

124.1 miles from Spring Hope, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 248.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Spring Hope Church Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Spring Hope Church Road	0 mi	0m
Saint Delights Church Road	0 mi	0m
Old Vanceboro Road	0 mi	0m
Freedom Memorial Bridge	0 mi	0m
West New Bern Road	0 mi	0m
West Vernon Avenue	0 mi	0m
Goldsboro Bypass	0 mi	0m
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Spring Hope Church Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Truitt Road

2

Turn left onto Spring Hope Church Road

3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Delights Church Road

4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Vanceboro Road

5

Turn left

6

Merge slight left onto Freedom Memorial Bridge

7

Continue on West New Bern Road

8

Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road

9

Continue on West Vernon Avenue

10

Continue straight

11

Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

12

Continue straight

13

Continue straight

14

Continue straight

15

Keep slight left

16

Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

17

Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington

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Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll West

19

Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

20

Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro

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Keep slight left

22

Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

23

Merge slight left

24

Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

25

Continue on East Dixie Drive

26

Turn slight right

27

Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

28

Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

29

Continue straight

30

Continue straight

31

Take the exit slight right

32

Turn right

33

Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

34

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

35

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 124.1 miles from Spring Hope, NC.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 124.1 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Spring Hope, NC

This is one driving day of about 248.1 miles and 4h 21m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Apex, NC

124 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.1 mi from Spring Hope, NC

Goldsboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apex, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.1 miles from Spring Hope, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$38.69	$77.38
midgrade	$4.43	$43.26	$86.52
premium	$4.78	$46.67	$93.34
diesel	$5.62	$54.93	$109.87

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spring Hope, NC to Concord, NC covers 248.1 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Spring Hope Church Road, Saint Delights Church Road, Old Vanceboro Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.1 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 $38.69 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.

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