How far is Concord, NC from Benson, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Benson, NC is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Benson.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East: Siler City
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
6.9 mi · 8 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 42: Asheboro, Sanford
1902 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Iron Mountain Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Iron Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Buffalo Ford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road
3220 ft · 53 sec · Hinshaw Town Road
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Turn right
56 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Troy Caveness Road
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Turn right onto Willie Wright Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Willie Wright Road
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Turn left onto Lanes Mill Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lanes Mill Road
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Continue on Lane Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lane Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonlee Bennett Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Bonlee Bennett Road
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Continue on Elmer Moore Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elmer Moore Road
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Turn right onto Isaac Brooks Highway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2598 ft · 35 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Lillington
18 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
2010 ft · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
56 m · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
679 ft · 17 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
49 m · 4 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Wall Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Wall Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wall Street
17 m · 2 sec · North Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Benson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Corban Avenue Southeast
Merge slight left
39 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Benson?
The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Ramseur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Concord and 68.5 miles from Benson.
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 22.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Ramseur
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 Ramseur.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
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Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Benson. Straight-line distance: 114.51 mi (184.29 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benson
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.3821100, -78.5486200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benson (-78.54862, 35.38211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.16 | $54.33 |
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
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