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About Benson, NC

Benson is a small Johnston County town about 30 miles southeast of Raleigh on Interstate 40. It's a convenient stop between the Triangle and the coast, where I-40 meets US 301. The location attracts both Raleigh commuters and travelers heading to Wilmington or the beaches. The town hosts the annual Mule Days festival each September, featuring one of the East Coast's largest mule shows.

Where is Benson, NC on the map?

Benson, NC is in United States, at 35.386, -78.544 - about 26 km north-east of Godwin, NC.

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The closest airport to Benson, NC is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field, 58 km (about 48 min by car). Other airports nearby: Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

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