Origin
Weaverville, NC
Night in Weaverville on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weaverville, NC to Concord, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
143.7 mi
231 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weaverville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weaverville, NC to Concord, NC covers 143.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, NC 73, NC 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.47 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
71.8 miles from Weaverville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 143.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 143.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and NC 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.7 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 34 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 76.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and NC 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 25 significant decision points across 143.7 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 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.2 miles (NC 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 140.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
115.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
6
116.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
NC 73
Turn right onto NC 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
140.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord...
8
140.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Down...
7
143.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Weaverville, NC and Concord, NC, road signs point toward Old Us 70 and Huntersville.
Old Us 70
91.3 mi in
|
~1h 49m
Huntersville
115.9 mi in
|
~2h 24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 76.7 mi | 1h 27m |
| NC 73 | 21.6 mi | 33m |
| NC 16 | 17.3 mi | 22m |
| I 26 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Billy Graham Freeway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Thornburg Drive Southeast | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Church Street North | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 85 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 76.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weaverville, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Merchants Alley
201 ft
·
10 sec
·
Merchants Alley
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
257 ft
·
16 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
363 ft
·
15 sec
·
Alabama Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto US 19 Business
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Merrimon Avenue
5
Continue on US 19 Business
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Weaverville Road
6
Turn slight right
382 ft
·
16 sec
7
Turn right onto SR 1740
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
New Stock Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
9
Merge onto I 26; US 19; US 23; US 25; US 70
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 26; US 19; US 23; US 25; US 70
10
Continue on I 26; US 19; US 23; US 70
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 26; US 19; US 23; US 70
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 70
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 70
13
Merge onto I 240; US 70; US 74A
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
15
Merge onto I 40
77 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 40
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 130
Toward Old US 70
17
Turn left onto West 1st Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
18
Turn straight onto US 70
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Conover Boulevard East
19
Turn right onto NC 16
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Thornburg Drive Southeast
20
Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mt Olive Church Road
21
Continue on Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Olive Church Road
22
Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethany Church Road
23
Turn left onto NC 16
17 mi
·
22 min
·
NC 16
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto NC 73
22 mi
·
33 min
·
NC 73
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 85 North: Salisbury
27
Merge onto I 85
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
Use the right lane.
30
Merge onto US 29; US 601
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
34
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 71.8 miles from Weaverville, NC, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.7 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.8 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
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 Weaverville, 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 Weaverville, NC
This is one driving day of about 143.7 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Weaverville, 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 76.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.8 mi from Weaverville, NC · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.8 miles from Weaverville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.7 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
$22.47 one way
$44.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.57 | $49.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.60 | $53.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.73 | $63.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.09 | $6.90 |
| Efficient EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.12 | $9.20 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
22 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
3h 9m 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 Weaverville, NC to Concord, NC covers 143.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, NC 73, NC 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.8 miles from Weaverville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.47 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 25 significant decision points across 143.7 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 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.2 miles (NC 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 140.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Weaverville, NC and Concord, NC, road signs point toward Old Us 70 and Huntersville.
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