Origin
Butner, NC
Late night in Butner on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butner, NC to Shoofly, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butner, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Shoofly, NC
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Trip Overview
This short, 7.5-mile drive from Butner to Shoofly, North Carolina, is easily manageable in about 13 minutes, making it perfect for a quick hop. With a modest fuel cost of around $1, it's an economical choice for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes Old NC 75 and Central Avenue, with a significant portion on highways. Given its brevity, no overnight stay is necessary; you can easily complete this journey and return within the same day. This quick trip keeps you within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transit between two North Carolina locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old NC 75 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Central Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Culbreth Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 33rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West B Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old NC 75
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butner, NC and Shoofly, NC.
1
Start on West B Street
31 ft
·
8 sec
·
West B Street
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto 33rd Street
149 ft
·
4 sec
·
33rd Street
5
Turn right onto Old NC 75
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Old NC 75
6
Turn left onto Culbreth Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Culbreth Road
7
Arrive at destination
Culbreth Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
33rd Street
Turn left onto 33rd Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Old NC 75
Turn right onto Old NC 75
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Shoofly, NC
Late night in Shoofly on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 64% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.8 miles on Old NC 75, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. Central Avenue and Culbreth Road will also feature in your drive, introducing some variation after the main highway segment. While not a winding country lane, it provides a practical and efficient connection between points in North Carolina, characterized by its predominantly road-based nature.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Old NC 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Old NC 75 and Central Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Butner, NC to Shoofly, NC is easy. At 13m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (33rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Old NC 75): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Old NC 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (33rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Old NC 75): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shoofly, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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