The drive from Warsaw, NC to Concord, NC covers 183.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 64, NC 49 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.1 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.71 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
91.8 miles from Warsaw, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 183.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 183.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.1 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 183.6 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 57.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 77.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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57.6 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the ramp toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
6
77.4 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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
78 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
129.1 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|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...
6
134.5 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|Albemarle Road
Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warsaw, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.
Pittsboro
77.4 mi in|~1h 28m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
51.1 mi
54m
US 64
50.8 mi
1h 10m
NC 49
40.7 mi
53m
Triangle Expressway
19.5 mi
20m
NC 73
7.5 mi
11m
East Dixie Drive
3.5 mi
6m
West College Street
2.3 mi
4m
Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 51.1 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on this road
109 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto US 117
61 ft·8 sec·South Pine Street
3
Turn left onto NC 24 Business
2.3 mi·4 min·West College Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
51 mi·54 min·I 40
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·23 sec
Toward NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward Cleveland Rd
8
Turn left onto SR 1010
1.6 mi·2 min·Cleveland Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on SR 1010
1.1 mi·1 min·Cleveland School Road
10
Turn right onto NC 50
0.5 mi·56 sec·Benson Road
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward NC 540 Toll West: ApexUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto NC 540 Toll
19 mi·20 min·Triangle Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 59A-BToward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 59BToward US 64 West: PittsboroUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 64
51 mi·1 hr 10 min·US 64
Use the straight lane.
17
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: AsheboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
3.5 mi·6 min·East Dixie Drive
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn slight right
312 ft·11 sec
20
Turn slight right onto Brookway Road
314 ft·12 sec·Brookway Road
21
Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road
0.3 mi·23 sec·Albemarle Road
22
Continue on NC 49
9.9 mi·13 min·NC 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on NC 49
31 mi·39 min·NC 49
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
25
Turn right onto NC 73
7.5 mi·11 min·NC 73
26
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·26 sec·Corban Avenue Southeast
27
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·Spring Street Southwest
28
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
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 91.8 miles from Warsaw, NC, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 40 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.8 miles or 1h 49m 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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, NC
This is one driving day of about 183.6 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Warsaw, 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 I 40 for about 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.8 mi from Warsaw, NC
· 1h 49m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.71 one way
$57.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$31.39
$62.79
premium
$4.70
$33.98
$67.96
diesel
$5.61
$40.54
$81.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.1
0
$19.28
$8.81
Efficient EV
45.9
0
$16.06
$7.34
EV Truck/SUV
73.4
0
$25.70
$11.75
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 15, 2026
Origin
Warsaw, NC
Evening
in Warsaw on Friday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Evening
in Concord on Friday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Graham, NC
92 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Warsaw, NC to Concord, NC covers 183.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 64, NC 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.8 miles from Warsaw, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.71 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 183.6 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 57.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 77.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Warsaw, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.
