Burlington, NC Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Burlington, NC is a local road trip base with 24 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 92 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Burlington, NC spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

24

Longest Drive

221.1 mi

Elizabeth City, NC

Quickest Drive

18m

Mebane, NC

Plan Around Burlington, NC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Burlington, NC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Winterville, NC to Burlington, NC 140 mi · 2h 18m Kings Mountain, NC to Burlington, NC 138.9 mi · 2h 42m Wilson, NC to Burlington, NC 106.5 mi · 1h 45m Laurinburg, NC to Burlington, NC 104.9 mi · 2h 6m

Continue From Burlington, NC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Burlington, NC to Elizabeth City, NC 221.1 mi · 4h 20m Burlington, NC to Winterville, NC 142.2 mi · 2h 46m Burlington, NC to Boone, NC 134.2 mi · 2h 49m Burlington, NC to Rocky Mount, NC 116 mi · 1h 53m

Trips from Burlington, NC

Burlington, NC to Elizabeth City, NC

221.1 mi 4h 20m

Burlington, NC to Winterville, NC

142.2 mi 2h 46m

Burlington, NC to Boone, NC

134.2 mi 2h 49m

Burlington, NC to Rocky Mount, NC

116 mi 1h 53m

Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC

109.9 mi 2h 8m

Burlington, NC to Wilson, NC

105.6 mi 2h 4m

Burlington, NC to Fayetteville, NC

85.9 mi 2h 4m

Burlington, NC to Albemarle, NC

84.3 mi 1h 48m

Burlington, NC to Clemmons, NC

58.7 mi 1h 13m

Burlington, NC to Winston-Salem, NC

49 mi 53m

Burlington, NC to Kernersville, NC

39 mi 49m

Burlington, NC to Durham, NC

33.9 mi 42m

Burlington, NC to Greensboro, NC

22.3 mi 29m

Driving from Burlington, NC

The typical drive from Burlington, NC covers about 92 miles and takes around 1h 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 221 miles (4h 20m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Burlington, NC are Elizabeth City, NC (221.1 mi, 4h 20m), Winterville, NC (142.2 mi, 2h 46m), Boone, NC (134.2 mi, 2h 49m), Rocky Mount, NC (116 mi, 1h 53m), and Charlotte, NC (109.9 mi, 2h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 92-mile trip from Burlington, NC, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Burlington, NC and 11 routes heading into Burlington, NC, covering 24 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 221 miles.

The longest mapped route from Burlington, NC covers 221 miles and takes approximately 4h 20m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.

The average route from Burlington, NC runs about 92 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 92-mile trip from Burlington, NC costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Burlington, NC include Elizabeth City, NC, Winterville, NC, Boone, NC and Rocky Mount, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.