How far is Liberty, NC from Benson, AZ?
The driving distance from Liberty, NC to Benson, AZ is about 2035.5 miles (3275.9 km), with a travel time of about 35h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1774.6 miles (2856 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 71h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 35h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Benson.
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Start on West Swannanoa Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Swannanoa Avenue
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Continue on Old Liberty Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Liberty Road
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Take the ramp right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
298.4 mi · 5 hr 38 min
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Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.1 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
2858 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
127.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
1768 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.4 mi · 30 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
127 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
39.1 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
327.7 mi · 5 hr 49 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
175.6 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
11 mi · 13 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
164.4 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway
84.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business: Pomerene Road, Tombstone
2369 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Pomerene Road
769 ft · 16 sec · Pomerene Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto South San Pedro Street
5 m · 1 sec · South San Pedro Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South San Pedro Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty and Benson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi · 07h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Liberty and Mostly Clear near Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Liberty to Benson?
The road trip is about 2035.5 miles (3275.9 km) and usually takes 35h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Liberty City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1012.6 miles from Liberty and 1023 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1774.6 miles (2856 km), while the road route adds roughly 260.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $250.04 one way or $500.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 638.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Liberty and Benson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Liberty and Mostly Clear near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty City
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 Liberty City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Benson. Straight-line distance: 1774.61 mi (2855.96 km).
#1 Liberty
Liberty is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8534700, -79.5716900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benson
City in Arizona
| Population | 4,890 |
| Coordinates | 31.9678600, -110.2945200 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benson (-110.29452, 31.96786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 67h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 50h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 40h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 33h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 29h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 25h 23m |
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 | $3.48 | $250.04 | $500.08 |
| Mid-grade | $3.94 | $282.94 | $565.88 |
| Premium | $4.35 | $312.32 | $624.63 |
| Diesel | $5.54 | $397.72 | $795.45 |
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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