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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.88 mi
03h 09m
Flight
114.51 mi
184.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Concord.

Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
136.88 mi
Kilometers
220.29 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Benson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Concord
68.4 mi
01h 34m
To Benson
68.5 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

    875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1295 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    39 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East: Siler City

    2177 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Asheboro Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 42: Asheboro, Sanford

    1902 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Iron Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Iron Mountain Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Buffalo Ford Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road

    3220 ft · 53 sec · Hinshaw Town Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    56 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Troy Caveness Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Willie Wright Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Willie Wright Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lanes Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lanes Mill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lane Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lane Mill Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonlee Bennett Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Bonlee Bennett Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Elmer Moore Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Elmer Moore Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2598 ft · 35 sec · Boone Trail Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Lillington

    18 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left

    62 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue

    2010 ft · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue

    56 m · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

    679 ft · 17 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue

    49 m · 4 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Wall Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Wall Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto North Wall Street

    17 m · 2 sec · North Wall Street

  36. 36

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corban Avenue Southeast
47 mi · 34%
US 421 South
18 mi · 13%
Leslie Campbell Avenue
11.9 mi · 9%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
10.7 mi · 8%
Isaac Brooks Highway
10.6 mi · 8%
Bonlee Bennett Road
7.25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramseur
01h 34m from Concord
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Concord and Benson. Straight-line distance: 114.51 mi (184.29 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Benson

#2 Benson

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,024
Coordinates35.3821100, -78.5486200
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Benson (-78.54862, 35.38211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $19.13
Round trip
$38.26
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Concord and Benson. The current time is 00:43:51.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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