How far is Butner, NC from Shoofly, NC?
The driving distance from Butner, NC to Shoofly, NC is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butner and Shoofly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butner and Shoofly.
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Start on West B Street
10 m · 8 sec · West B Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 33rd Street
45 m · 5 sec · 33rd Street
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Turn right onto Old NC 75
4.8 mi · 8 min · Old NC 75
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Turn left onto Culbreth Road
3096 ft · 1 min · Culbreth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Culbreth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butner and Shoofly.
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 NC 75
Turn right onto Old NC 75
4.81 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Butner and Mostly Cloudy near Shoofly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butner to Shoofly?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Stem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Butner and 3.8 miles from Shoofly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butner and Mostly Cloudy near Shoofly.
Stop Ideas Near Stem
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 Stem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butner and Shoofly. Straight-line distance: 6.44 mi (10.37 km).
#1 Butner
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 36.1320900, -78.7566700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shoofly
Shoofly is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2226400, -78.7291700 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shoofly (-78.72917, 36.22264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.29 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.75 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Premium | $4.18 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Diesel | $5.45 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
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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