Origin
Burlington, NC
Morning in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Burlington, NC
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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 West Webb Avenue, West Elm Street, West Harden Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 12m 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 104 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Webb Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burlington, NC to Laurinburg, NC is easy. At 2h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, NC to Laurinburg, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Webb Avenue | — | — |
| West Elm Street | — | — |
| West Harden Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Northwest Court Square | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 87 | — | — |
| NC 87 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Webb Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NC and Laurinburg, NC.
1
Start on South Church Street
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Church Street
2
Turn right onto West Webb Avenue
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Webb Avenue
3
Continue on West Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
4
Turn left onto West Harden Street
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Harden Street
5
Turn right onto North Main Street
390 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Turn right onto Northwest Court Square
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest Court Square
7
Turn right onto South Main Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on South NC Highway 87
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South NC Highway 87
9
Continue on State Highway 87
21 mi
·
29 min
·
State Highway 87
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward NC 87 North
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
NC 87 North
11
Exit the rotary onto NC 87 North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NC 87 North
12
Continue on NC 902
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NC 902
13
Turn right onto Old Goldston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Goldston Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto NC 902
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
NC 902
15
Continue on NC 87 Bypass
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 87 Bypass
16
Turn right onto Sanford Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sanford Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
18
Exit the roundabout onto US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
19
Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
20
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
21
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
23 min
22
Turn left onto Poindexter Street
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Poindexter Street
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15;US 501
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 15;US 501
24
Exit the roundabout onto US 15;US 501
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 15;US 501
25
Turn straight
14 mi
·
19 min
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
27
Exit the roundabout
105 ft
·
2 sec
28
Turn straight onto Aberdeen Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Aberdeen Road
29
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
30
Merge slight left onto McColl Road
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
McColl Road
31
Turn left onto North King Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North King Street
32
Turn left onto West Church Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Church Street
33
Turn right onto South Main Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
34
Arrive at your destination
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 12m into the drive.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurinburg, NC 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.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52 mi from Burlington, NC · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
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.
Destination
Laurinburg, NC
Morning in Laurinburg on Saturday
Local time
6:01 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 West Webb Avenue, West Elm Street, West Harden Street. 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.
The drive from Burlington, NC to Laurinburg, NC is easy. At 2h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, NC to Laurinburg, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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