How far is Benson, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Benson, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Charlotte.
-
1
Start on North Wall Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Wall Street
-
2
Turn right onto West Lambert Drive
57 m · 10 sec · West Lambert Drive
-
3
Turn right onto North Ellis Drive
44 m · 12 sec · North Ellis Drive
-
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
2717 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
-
5
Take the ramp right
828 ft · 20 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 24 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 13 North: Newton Grove, Fort Bragg
2093 ft · 51 sec
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 13 North: Newton Grove
1349 ft · 33 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Road
1067 ft · 14 sec · Goldsboro Road
-
10
Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
1611 ft · 21 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford
106 m · 9 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Raeford Road
-
14
Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
-
15
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
-
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
-
17
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
-
18
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
-
19
Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road
-
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
-
21
Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
-
22
Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road
-
23
Turn left
21 mi · 24 min
-
24
Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
-
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
-
26
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
-
27
Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
-
28
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
-
29
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
-
30
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
-
31
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
-
32
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
-
33
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
-
34
Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
-
35
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
-
36
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard
-
37
Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
998 ft · 26 sec
-
38
Continue on East 6th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street
-
39
Turn left onto North Tryon Street
918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street
-
40
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Charlotte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fayetteville Outer Loop
Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Benson and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benson to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Benson and 65.4 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benson and Mostly Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoffman.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Fayetteville
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 129.82 mi (208.92 km).
#1 Benson
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.3821100, -78.5486200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.85 | $49.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in North Carolina · Apr 30, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.