Origin
Concord, NC
Evening in Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Buies Creek, NC
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
126.1 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NC
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Buies Creek, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Traveling from Concord to Buies Creek covers 126.1 miles through the heart of North Carolina. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 53 minutes behind the wheel for this journey, which remains entirely within the Southeast region. Given the manageable timeframe, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at approximately $20, it is an economical choice for a quick getaway. You will navigate a variety of local roads rather than high-speed interstates, so plan for a more steady, deliberate pace rather than a quick sprint across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.1 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local road personality. Since the highway share is zero percent, you will be navigating surface streets like Corban Avenue Southwest and Southeast before transitioning to US 64 East. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, you should anticipate a drive that requires your full attention. The road environment changes as you transition through local corridors, making the experience feel more like a winding trek than a direct highway haul. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where your focus stays on the road ahead.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corban Avenue Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Concord, NC to Buies Creek, NC is easy. At 2h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Buies Creek, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corban Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corban Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Asheboro Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Iron Mountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buffalo Ford Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hinshaw Town Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Corban Avenue Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Buies Creek, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southwest
3
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
4
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
5 min
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge slight left
39 mi
·
50 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East: Siler City
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 64 East: Siler City
8
Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Asheboro Bypass
9
Take the exit slight right toward NC 42: Asheboro, Sanford
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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NC 42: Asheboro, Sanford
10
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue on Iron Mountain Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iron Mountain Road
12
Turn right onto Buffalo Ford Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Buffalo Ford Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hinshaw Town Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hinshaw Town Road
14
Turn right
184 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn left onto Troy Caveness Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Caveness Road
16
Turn right onto Willie Wright Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Willie Wright Road
17
Turn left onto Lanes Mill Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lanes Mill Road
18
Continue on Lane Mill Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lane Mill Road
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonlee Bennett Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Bonlee Bennett Road
20
Continue on Elmer Moore Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Elmer Moore Road
21
Turn right onto Isaac Brooks Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
22
Continue on Boone Trail Road
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Boone Trail Road
23
Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Lillington
18 mi
·
25 min
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US 421 South: Lillington
25
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
26
Turn right onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
27
Take the exit slight left
203 ft
·
6 sec
28
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
184 ft
·
6 sec
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Leslie Campbell Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
285 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
32
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
33
Turn right onto Kivett Road
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
Kivett Road
34
Turn left
98 ft
·
13 sec
35
Turn left
115 ft
·
8 sec
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 53-minute trek, aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on local roads. While the total distance is relatively short, you should plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy sections. Keep your gas tank topped off before leaving Concord, as the $20 fuel estimate assumes steady driving conditions. Since you will be navigating local routes rather than major highways, check your GPS frequently to ensure you stay on track with US 64 East. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to suit your personal pace.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.1 miles from Concord, NC, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.1 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buies Creek, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Concord, NC
This is one driving day of about 126.1 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.1 mi from Concord, NC · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.1 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buies Creek, NC
The final approach into Buies Creek, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Buies Creek, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.18 one way
$40.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
| Efficient EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.03 | $5.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.65 | $8.07 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Buies Creek, NC
Evening in Buies Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Concord, NC to Buies Creek, NC covers 126.1 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corban Avenue Southwest, Corban Avenue Southeast, US 64 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.1 miles from Concord, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Concord, NC to Buies Creek, NC is easy. At 2h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Buies Creek, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Concord, NC to Buies Creek, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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