How far is Durham, NC from Buies Creek, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Buies Creek, NC is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Buies Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Buies Creek.
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Start on East Main Street
1101 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Dillard Street
864 ft · 30 sec · South Dillard Street
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Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street
800 ft · 25 sec · East Pettigrew Street
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Turn right onto Fayetteville Road
144 m · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road
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Take the ramp left
797 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll South: Sanford
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 55 East: Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina
2086 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Northeast Judd Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Judd Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Honeycutt Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Honeycutt Road
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Turn right onto North Carolina Highway 55
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Carolina Highway 55
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Continue on North Raleigh Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · North Raleigh Street
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Turn right onto Mabry Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Mabry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left 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 Durham and Buies Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Triangle Expressway
Continue on Triangle Expressway
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Durham and Mostly Sunny near Buies Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Buies Creek?
The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Durham and 24.4 miles from Buies Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Durham and Mostly Sunny near Buies Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
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Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Buies Creek. Straight-line distance: 41.16 mi (66.24 km).
#1 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
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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