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Trip from Burlington, NC to Laurinburg, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

104 mi

167 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m

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

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

Burlington, NC

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city in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Laurinburg, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Burlington, NC to Laurinburg, NC covers 104 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 87, US 1, US 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on State Highway 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52 miles from Burlington, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 104 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Burlington, NC to Laurinburg, NC covers 104 miles and takes about 2h 25m, 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 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 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 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near NC 49; NC 54; NC 87 / West Harden Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 104 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 2.4 miles (NC 49; NC 54; NC 87 / West Harden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (US 15; US 501; NC 87 / Sanford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (US 15; US 501; NC 87): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | NC 49; NC 54; NC 87 / West Harden Street

Turn left onto NC 49; NC 54; NC 87 / West Harden Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
32.8 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 15; US 501; NC 87 / Sanford Road

Turn right onto US 15; US 501; NC 87 / Sanford Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
45.6 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 15; US 501; NC 87

Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501; NC 87 toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
5
45.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 87 / Jefferson Davis Highway

Merge onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 87 / Jefferson Davis Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 1

Merge onto US 1

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 87 21.1 mi 29m
US 1 18 mi 23m
US 15 15 mi 20m
Jefferson Davis Highway 14.2 mi 17m
Sanford Road 12.9 mi 17m
Poindexter Street 5.6 mi 7m
South Main Street 4.6 mi 8m
Aberdeen Road 3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: State Highway 87 — 21.1 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 70; NC 62

192 ft · 8 sec · South Church Street
2

Turn right onto NC 87; NC 100

2.1 mi · 2 min · West Webb Avenue
3

Continue on NC 87

0.3 mi · 27 sec · West Elm Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto NC 49; NC 54; NC 87

0.5 mi · 41 sec · West Harden Street
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto NC 87

389 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
6

Turn right onto NC 87

364 ft · 9 sec · Northwest Court Square
7

Turn right onto NC 87

4.6 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
8

Continue on NC 87

2.3 mi · 3 min · South NC Highway 87
9

Continue on NC 87

21 mi · 29 min · State Highway 87
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501; NC 87

86 ft · 1 sec · NC 87 North
11

Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 87

0.2 mi · 30 sec · NC 87 North
12

Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902
13

Turn right onto Old Goldston Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Old Goldston Road
14

At end of road, turn right onto US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902
15

Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 87

0.6 mi · 1 min · NC 87 Bypass
16

Turn right onto US 15; US 501; NC 87

13 mi · 17 min · Sanford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501; NC 87

58 ft · 0 sec · US 15; US 501; NC 87
Toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
18

Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 87

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 15; US 501; NC 87
Toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
19

Merge onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 87

14 mi · 17 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 46 sec
21

Merge onto US 1

18 mi · 23 min · US 1
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 211

5.6 mi · 7 min · Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
23

Enter roundabout onto US 15;US 501

115 ft · 1 sec · US 15;US 501
24

Continue on US 15;US 501

199 ft · 3 sec · US 15;US 501
25

Turn straight onto US 15; US 501

14 mi · 19 min · US 15; US 501
26

Enter roundabout

120 ft · 2 sec
27

Continue

105 ft · 1 sec
28

Turn straight onto US 15; US 501

3.0 mi · 4 min · Aberdeen Road
29

Take the ramp onto US 15; US 501

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 15; US 501
30

Merge onto US 15; US 401; US 501

0.8 mi · 57 sec · McColl Road
31

Turn left onto North King Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North King Street
32

Turn left onto US 74 Business

0.3 mi · 35 sec · West Church Street
33

Turn right onto US 15 Business; US 401 Business; US 501 Business

39 ft · 0 sec · South Main Street
34

Arrive at destination

US 15 Business; US 401 Business; US 501 Business

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52 miles from Burlington, NC, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurinburg, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Burlington, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Burlington, NC

This is one driving day of about 104 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Burlington, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 87 for about 21.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52 mi from Burlington, NC · 1h 14m into the drive

human settlement in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sanford, NC

52 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

Carrboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sanford, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52 miles from Burlington, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Laurinburg, NC

The final approach into Laurinburg, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laurinburg, NC.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Crossroads Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vass, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 66.8

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19102454504

Visit website

Crossroads Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 66.8

Vass, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19102454504

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 104

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 74.3

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 74.3

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104

Laurinburg, NC

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 29.7

Pittsboro, North Carolina

EvGateway Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104

Laurinburg, North Carolina

+19499452000

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 74.3

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 104

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

The Pint Sized Pasture

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52

Sanford, North Carolina

+19194984466

Visit website

Kiwanis Family Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 52

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+19197758247

Visit website

North Carolina Rural Heritage Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 104

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19102772456

Visit website

Children's Museum of Alamance County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13362287997

Visit website

Graham Regional Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 7.4

Haw River, North Carolina

+13365706718

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.22 one way

$32.44 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $18.13 $36.27
premium $4.78 $19.56 $39.13
diesel $5.62 $23.03 $46.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Burlington, NC - Garden Road - Tesla Supercharger

Burlington, NC

Tesla

20 DCFC

Spring Lane Galleria - Tesla Supercharger

Sanford, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurinburg, NC - Tesla Supercharger

Laurinburg, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Alamance Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Burlington, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Lowes Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Southern Pines, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Flying J 682

Graham, NC

eVgo Network

5 DCFC

County Ford

Graham, NC

RED_E

4 DCFC

Stearns ford

Burlington, NC

RED_E

2 DCFC

Tesla: 5 EV Connect: 3 RED_E: 2 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 Blink Network: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99
Efficient EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
EV Truck/SUV 41.6 0 $14.56 $6.66

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Burlington, NC

Morning in Burlington on Saturday

Local time

11:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laurinburg, NC

Morning in Laurinburg on Saturday

Local time

11:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Sanford, NC

52 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

2h 25m 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 Laurinburg, NC covers 104 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 87, US 1, US 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52 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 $16.22 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 104 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 2.4 miles (NC 49; NC 54; NC 87 / West Harden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (US 15; US 501; NC 87 / Sanford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (US 15; US 501; NC 87): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Burlington, NC to Laurinburg, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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