Trip from Burlington, NC to Medway, MA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

14h 22m

Distance

710.4 mi

1,143 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$111

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

14h 10m ★

6 AM

14h 23m

8 AM

14h 48m

10 AM

14h 32m

12 PM

14h 29m

3 PM

14h 33m

5 PM

14h 47m

8 PM

14h 15m

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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town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Medway, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Burlington, NC to Medway, MA covers 710.4 miles and takes about 14h 22m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 85, New Jersey Turnpike, Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 166.9 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $111.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

4 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

355.2 miles from Burlington, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 710.4 miles and 14h 22m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 85 and New Jersey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 87 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 166.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 275.9 miles in near I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 62 significant decision points across 710.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 275.9 miles (I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 287.2 miles (I 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 391.8 miles (I 295 / Delaware Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 62 key points

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

275.9 mi into trip | ~5h 14m in | I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 170A; 170B Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Ty...

287.2 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in | I 395

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395 toward I 395 North: Capitol Hill, Nationals Park, Capital One Arena

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 395 North: Capitol Hill, Nationals Par...

391.8 mi into trip | ~7h 42m in | I 295 / Delaware Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Delaware Turnpike toward I 295, NJTP: Delaware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 295, NJTP: Delaware Memorial Bridge, N...

393.6 mi into trip | ~7h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Delware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 295 North: Delware Memorial Bridge, Ne...

515.7 mi into trip | ~10h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Burlington, NC and Medway, MA, road signs point toward Tysons Corner, Nationals Park, Capital One Arena, Baltimore, Ez-Pass Only and New York - among others.

Tysons Corner

275.9 mi in | ~5h 14m | via I 395

Nationals Park

287.2 mi in | ~5h 28m | via I 395

Capital One Arena

287.2 mi in | ~5h 28m | via I 395

Baltimore

295.1 mi in | ~5h 41m

Ez-Pass Only

381.9 mi in | ~7h 30m | via I 95

New York

391.8 mi in | ~7h 42m | via I 295

New Jersey

391.8 mi in | ~7h 42m | via I 295

Nj Turnpike

398.3 mi in | ~7h 51m | via NJTP; US 40

Atlantic City

398.3 mi in | ~7h 51m | via NJTP; US 40

Palisades Park

515.5 mi in | ~10h 11m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

518.7 mi in | ~10h 16m

Hutchinson Parkway North

528.7 mi in | ~10h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 85	166.9 mi	3h 8m
New Jersey Turnpike	105.6 mi	2h 3m
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike	52.8 mi	58m
I 84	41.1 mi	48m
New England Thruway	40.8 mi	55m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	40.5 mi	46m
I 95	39.5 mi	47m
Wilbur Cross Parkway	30.4 mi	37m

Longest stretch: I 85 — 166.9 mi, about 3h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 70; NC 62

192 ft · 8 sec · South Church Street

Turn right onto NC 87; NC 100

2.1 mi · 2 min · West Webb Avenue

Continue on NC 87

0.3 mi · 27 sec · West Elm Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto NC 49; NC 54; NC 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Harden Street

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto NC 54

78 ft · 1 sec · East Harden Street

Continue on NC 54

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Harden Street

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 40; I 85

14 mi · 16 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; NC 86 Truck

9.4 mi · 10 min · I 85; NC 86 Truck

Toward I 85 North: Durham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 85; US 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 85; US 15; US 70; US 501

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 85; US 15; US 70; US 501

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 15

37 mi · 40 min · I 85; US 15

Turn straight onto I 85

114 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 85

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

53 mi · 58 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 41 min · I 95

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Exit 170A; 170B Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on I 395

10 mi · 12 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Exit 170A Toward I 395 North: Washington Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 395; US 1

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Arland D. Williams Junior Memorial Bridge

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 395

Toward I 395 North: Capitol Hill, Nationals Park, Capital One Arena Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 395

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Francis Case Memorial Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 395

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Southwest Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695

1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 2B Toward DC 295 North Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto DC 295

2.1 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway

Continue on DC 295

2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 24 sec

Toward Baltimore Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

27 mi · 37 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 895

1.1 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec

Merge onto I 95

41 mi · 46 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Delaware Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

10.0 mi · 11 min · Delaware Turnpike

Toward EZ-Pass Only Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

1.0 mi · 1 min · Delaware Turnpike

Toward I 295, NJTP: Delaware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward US 13 North: Wilmington Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Toward I 295 North: Delware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 295

2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike

Continue on I 295; US 40 Eastbound

2.4 mi · 3 min · Delaware Memorial Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP; US 40

2.5 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJ Turnpike, Atlantic City

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 11 sec · this road

Merge onto NJTP

47 mi · 53 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

11 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1; US 9; US 46

1.8 mi · 3 min · US 1; US 9; US 46

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

2.9 mi · 4 min · I 95

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

430 ft · 14 sec

Exit 9 Toward Hutchinson Parkway North Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto HR

1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 4A Toward I 95 North: New Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

41 mi · 55 min · New England Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury Use the right lane.

Continue on CT 8; CT 25

3.2 mi · 3 min · CT 8; CT 25

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8

1.8 mi · 2 min · CT 8

Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 6 Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto CT 15

3.0 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CT 15

30 mi · 37 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 5; CT 15

16 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 84; US 6

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 84; US 6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6

40 mi · 46 min · I 84; US 6

Toward I 84 East: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90

27 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Exit 106 Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

Merge onto I 495

8.6 mi · 9 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 48 Toward MA 109: Milford, Medway

Turn left onto MA 109

0.4 mi · 1 min · Medway Road

Continue on MA 109

2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Street

Continue on Franklin Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Franklin Street

Turn left onto Village Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Village Street

Turn left onto Barber Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Barber Street

Arrive at destination

Barber Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 355.2 miles from Burlington, NC, or about 6h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 156 miles or 2h 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 355.2 miles or 6h 59m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 355.2 miles or 6h 59m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13h 7m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Burlington, NC

Aim for roughly 355 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Medway, MA

Aim for roughly 355 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 156 miles from Burlington, NC.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 4 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 166.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 355.2 mi from Burlington, NC · 6h 59m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Staten Island, NY

234 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in Westchester County, State of New York, United States, suburb of NYC

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

New Rochelle, NY

469 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in New Rochelle, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Staten Island, NY

355 mi · about 7.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Staten Island, NY after about 355 miles or 7.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 156 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 355.2 miles from Burlington, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 85 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 355 miles or 7.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Medway, MA

The final approach into Medway, MA 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 Medway, MA.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Medway, MA with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Kahill's Restaurant and pub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 101.5

South Hill, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14344476941

Visit website

Botto's Italian Line Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 405.9

Swedesboro, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18564671570

Visit website

The Caboose Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047982933

Visit website

Jake's Place Restaurant & Market

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047983287

Visit website

Cafe 54 Breakfast and Lunch

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18043688671

Visit website

NuVegan Cafe Petersburg

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 152.2

Petersburg, Virginia

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18045045580

Merge Cafe (Stafford)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 253.7

Stafford, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15404264142

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 456.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 456.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 456.7

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 456.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 507.4

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 507.4

Kearny, New Jersey

+19083121242

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 507.4

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 456.7

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 507.4

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 507.4

Secaucus, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12019151388

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Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 405.9

Pilesgrove, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18567699463

Visit website

Lincoln Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 507.4

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12019151388

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

Mana Contemporary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 507.4

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12016042702

Visit website

National Museum of the Marine Corps

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 253.7

Triangle, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 507.4

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$111.09 one way

$222.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 249 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$121.47	$242.93
premium	$4.70	$131.48	$262.96
diesel	$5.61	$156.85	$313.69

Estimated Tolls: $43.09

New Jersey Turnpike (116.8 mi) $16.36

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (52.8 mi) $3.69

New England Thruway (40.8 mi) $2.85

Massachusetts Turnpike (27.4 mi) $1.64

Berlin Turnpike (15.7 mi) $1.10

Delaware Turnpike (10.5 mi) $0.74

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (7 mi) $0.49

Delaware Turnpike (3.2 mi) $0.22

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$111

Tolls

$43

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$284–$394

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 248.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $75 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	213.1	2	$74.59	$34.10
Efficient EV	177.6	2	$62.16	$28.42
EV Truck/SUV	284.2	3	$99.46	$45.47

Gas CO2

249 kg

EV CO2

83 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Late night in Burlington on Friday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Medway, MA

Late night in Medway on Friday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

13 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

14h 22m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Medway, MA covers 710.4 miles and takes about 14h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 85, New Jersey Turnpike, Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 355 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 355.2 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 $111.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Burlington, NC and Medway, MA, road signs point toward Tysons Corner, Nationals Park, Capital One Arena, Baltimore, Ez-Pass Only and New York - among others.

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Medway, MA

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

14h 22m on the road

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