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Trip from Burlington, NC to Eden, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

38.3 mi

62 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Alamance and Guilford counties, North Carolina, United States

Burlington, NC

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city in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States

Eden, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Burlington, NC to Eden, NC covers 38.3 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ossipee Road, US 158, West Webb Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on Ossipee Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Burlington, NC to Eden, NC covers 38.3 miles and takes about 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ossipee Road is the longest continuous segment at about 20.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 87; NC 100 / West Webb Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 87; NC 100 / West Webb Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (NC 87 / Ossipee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (US 158): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NC 87; NC 100 / West Webb Avenue

Turn left onto NC 87; NC 100 / West Webb Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | NC 87 / Ossipee Road

Turn right onto NC 87 / Ossipee Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
25.3 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 158

Take the exit onto US 158 toward US 158, NC 14: Reidsville, Eden, Yanceyville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 158, NC 14: Reidsville, Eden, Yanceyv...
4
25.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 158; NC 14

Turn left onto US 158; NC 14

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
37.8 mi into trip | ~46m in | United States 87

At end of road, turn right onto United States 87

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Burlington, NC to Eden, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Yanceyville along the way.

Yanceyville

25.3 mi in | ~30m | via US 158

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ossipee Road 20.4 mi 23m
US 158 10.4 mi 12m
West Webb Avenue 2.7 mi 3m
US 29 2 mi 2m
Bethlehem Church Road 1.5 mi 3m
Harrington Highway 0.6 mi <1m
United States 87 0.3 mi <1m
South Hamilton Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ossipee Road — 20.4 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NC and Eden, NC.

1

Start on US 70; NC 62

192 ft · 6 sec · South Church Street
2

Turn left onto NC 87; NC 100

2.7 mi · 3 min · West Webb Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto NC 87

20 mi · 23 min · Ossipee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
5

Merge onto US 29; US 158

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 29; US 158
6

Take the exit onto US 158

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 158
Toward US 158, NC 14: Reidsville, Eden, Yanceyville
7

Turn left onto US 158; NC 14

10 mi · 11 min · US 158; NC 14
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto US 311; NC 87; NC 770

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Harrington Highway
9

Turn right onto Bethlehem Church Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Church Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto United States 87

0.3 mi · 33 sec · United States 87
11

Continue on South Hamilton Street

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Hamilton Street
12

Arrive at destination

South Hamilton Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.2 mi from Burlington, NC · 22m into the drive

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Reidsville, NC

19 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

Sunset Hills, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reidsville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Burlington, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eden, NC

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Eden, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.99 one way

$11.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.55 $13.10
premium $4.70 $7.09 $14.18
diesel $5.61 $8.46 $16.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.35 $1.53
EV Truck/SUV 15.3 0 $5.36 $2.45

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Burlington, NC

Morning in Burlington on Friday

Local time

6:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eden, NC

Morning in Eden on Friday

Local time

6:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

7 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

47m 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 Burlington, NC to Eden, NC covers 38.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ossipee Road, US 158, West Webb Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Burlington, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.99 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 87; NC 100 / West Webb Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (NC 87 / Ossipee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (US 158): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Burlington, NC to Eden, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Yanceyville along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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