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Trip from Butner, NC to Shoofly, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 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

Sparse

1 stations

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.

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Downtown Butner, NC, NC

Butner, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Shoofly, NC, NC

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 3

3 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

$1.15 one way

$2.30 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $1.26 $2.52
premium $4.64 $1.37 $2.74
diesel $5.60 $1.65 $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, 2026-08-31.

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.

Forecast as of Aug 21, 2026

Origin

Butner, NC

Evening in Butner on Friday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 2 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:28AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued August 21 at 2:13AM EDT until August 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Destination

Shoofly, NC

Evening in Shoofly on Friday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 3 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:28AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued August 21 at 2:13AM EDT until August 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

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 cooler 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

525 ft 278 ft

Total Climb

348 ft

Total Descent

193 ft

Highest Point

525 ft

~7.5 mi in

Elevation Range

247 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Butner, NC

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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