How far is Benson, AZ from Liberty, NC?
The driving distance from Benson, AZ to Liberty, NC is about 2033.9 miles (3273.3 km), with a travel time of about 35h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1774.6 miles (2856 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 71h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 35h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Liberty.
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Start on South San Pedro Street
5 m · 3 sec · South San Pedro Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Pomerene Road
88 m · 7 sec · Pomerene Road
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Take the ramp right
2698 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Benson-Steins Pass Highway
84 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
164.3 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue straight
174.8 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
347 mi · 6 hr 10 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
39.7 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
127.4 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
135 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left
125.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
13.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Old Liberty Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Liberty Road
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Continue on West Swannanoa Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Swannanoa Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Swannanoa Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Liberty.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Benson and Mostly Clear near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benson to Liberty?
The road trip is about 2033.9 miles (3273.3 km) and usually takes 35h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Liberty City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1011.7 miles from Benson and 1022.3 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1774.6 miles (2856 km), while the road route adds roughly 259.3 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $323.54 one way or $647.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 637.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Benson and Liberty, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Benson and Mostly Clear near Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty City
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 Liberty City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 1774.61 mi (2855.96 km).
#1 Benson
City in Arizona
| Population | 4,890 |
| Coordinates | 31.9678600, -110.2945200 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Liberty
Liberty is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8534700, -79.5716900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-79.57169, 35.85347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 67h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 50h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 40h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 33h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 29h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 25h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.51 | $323.54 | $647.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $347.94 | $695.88 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $371.63 | $743.25 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $454.59 | $909.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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