How far is Benson, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Benson, NC to Concord, NC is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.58 mi
02h 36m
Flight
114.51 mi
184.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.51 mi
Kilometers
184.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.58 mi
Kilometers
226.24 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Benson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benson
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ramseur
NC

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Benson
68.4 mi
01h 18m
To Concord
72.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on North Wall Street

    21 m · 5 sec · North Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lambert Drive

    57 m · 10 sec · West Lambert Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Ellis Drive

    44 m · 8 sec · North Ellis Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue

    50 m · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

    679 ft · 18 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue

    58 m · 7 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

    2055 ft · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    2737 ft · 1 min · South 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    17.3 mi · 24 min · West Front Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elmer Moore Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Elmer Moore Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bonlee Bennett Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Bonlee Bennett Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lane Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lane Mill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lanes Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lanes Mill Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Willie Wright Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Willie Wright Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Troy Caveness Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    56 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road

    3220 ft · 53 sec · Hinshaw Town Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Buffalo Ford Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Buffalo Ford Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Ford Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Iron Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Iron Mountain Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  33. 33

    Take the ramp left

    1859 ft · 46 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Asheboro Bypass

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Charlotte

    962 ft · 33 sec

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto NC 49 South: Charlotte

    89 m · 10 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 40 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  40. 40

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  41. 41

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
43 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 49 South
39.7 mi · 28%
West Front Street
17.7 mi · 13%
Isaac Brooks Highway
10.6 mi · 8%
Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi · 7%
West Main Street
9.92 mi · 7%
Asheboro Bypass
7.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NC 49 South

Continue straight

30.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramseur
01h 18m from Benson
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Benson and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benson to Concord?

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ramseur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Benson and 72.1 miles from Concord.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benson and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Ramseur

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ramseur, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ramseur.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

40 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

40 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

45 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Lexington

55 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Concord. Straight-line distance: 114.51 mi (184.29 km).

Benson

#1 Benson

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,024
Coordinates35.3821100, -78.5486200
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lambert Drive (-78.548507, 35.382245)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.97 $43.94
Premium $4.78 $23.70 $47.40
Diesel $5.62 $27.90 $55.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Benson and Concord. The current time is 23:05:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.