How far is Buies Creek, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Buies Creek, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buies Creek and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buies Creek and Raleigh.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Kivett Road
3146 ft · 1 min · Kivett Road
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Turn left onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
1 km · 55 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Stage Road North
22.1 mi · 34 min · Old Stage Road North
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Turn right onto Fayetteville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on South Wilmington Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buies Creek and Raleigh.
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.
Old Stage Road North
Turn left onto Old Stage Road North
22.1 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Buies Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buies Creek to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Angier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Buies Creek and 13.9 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Buies Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Angier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Town Hall Commons
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angier.
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buies Creek and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 25.39 mi (40.86 km).
#1 Buies Creek
Township in Harnett County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,942 |
| Coordinates | 35.4132200, -78.7355700 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.96 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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