How far is Concord, NC from Buies Creek, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Buies Creek, NC is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Buies Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Buies Creek.
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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 · 49 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 3 toward Main Street
87 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2189 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Kivett Road
119 m · 15 sec · Kivett Road
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Turn left
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Buies Creek.
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.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Buies Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Buies Creek?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ramseur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Concord and 63.1 miles from Buies Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Buies Creek.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Buies Creek. Straight-line distance: 103.95 mi (167.29 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 Buies Creek
Township in Harnett County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,942 |
| Coordinates | 35.4132200, -78.7355700 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buies Creek (-78.73557, 35.41322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.63 | $35.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.71 | $39.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.03 | $50.05 |
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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