Origin
Burlington, NC
Afternoon in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, NC to Medway, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
14h 10m
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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.
Burlington, NC
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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 West Webb Avenue, West Elm Street, West Harden Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. 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 7h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 4 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
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 West Webb Avenue and West Elm Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 87 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?
At 14h 22m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (14h 22m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, NC to Medway, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Webb Avenue | — | — |
| West Elm Street | — | — |
| West Harden Street | — | — |
| East Harden Street | — | — |
| Sam Hunt Freeway | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | — | — |
| Henry G | — | — |
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 Medway, MA.
1
Start on South Church Street
194 ft
·
9 sec
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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
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West Elm Street
4
Turn left onto West Harden Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Harden Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street
79 ft
·
1 sec
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East Harden Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Harden Street
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
14 mi
·
16 min
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Sam Hunt Freeway
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi
·
10 min
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I 85 North: Durham
10
Keep slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
11
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
12
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
13
Turn straight
114 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
53 mi
·
58 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
15
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
16
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
41 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
19
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Arland D. Williams Junior Memorial Bridge
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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Arland D. Williams Junior Memorial Bridge
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 395 North: Capitol Hill, Nationals Park, Capital One Arena
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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I 395 North: Capitol Hill, Nationals Park, Capital One Arena
22
Keep slight left to continue on Francis Case Memorial Bridge
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Francis Case Memorial Bridge
23
Continue on Southwest Freeway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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Southwest Freeway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Southeast Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward DC 295 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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DC 295 North
26
Merge slight right onto Anacostia Freeway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Anacostia Freeway
27
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
28
Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
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Baltimore
29
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
31
Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
32
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
33
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
34
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
35
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
36
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
37
Keep slight right
299 ft
·
4 sec
38
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
41 mi
·
46 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
39
Continue on Delaware Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Delaware Turnpike
40
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
41
Keep slight right to continue on Delaware Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
42
Take the exit slight left toward US 13 North: Wilmington
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13 North: Wilmington
43
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Delware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 295 North: Delware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey
44
Merge slight right onto Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
45
Continue on Delaware Memorial Bridge
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Delaware Memorial Bridge
46
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
47
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
48
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
49
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
47 mi
·
53 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
50
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
51
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11 mi
·
15 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
52
Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
53
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
54
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
55
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
3 min
56
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
57
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
58
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
59
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
60
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
61
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
62
Keep slight left
2.9 mi
·
4 min
63
Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hutchinson Parkway North
64
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hutchinson River Parkway North
65
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
66
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95 North: New Haven
67
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
41 mi
·
55 min
·
New England Thruway
68
Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
69
Continue straight
3.2 mi
·
3 min
70
Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
71
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
72
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Merritt Parkway
73
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
74
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
75
Merge slight right
1.4 mi
·
1 min
76
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
40 mi
·
46 min
·
I 84 East: Boston
77
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
78
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
79
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
80
Merge slight left
8.6 mi
·
9 min
81
Take the exit slight right toward MA 109: Milford, Medway
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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MA 109: Milford, Medway
82
Turn left onto Medway Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Medway Road
83
Continue on Milford Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Milford Street
84
Continue on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Franklin Street
85
Turn left onto Village Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Village Street
86
Turn left onto Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barber Street
87
Arrive at your destination
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 7h 11m into the drive.
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 3h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 355.2 miles or 7h 11m 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 7h 11m
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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medway, MA 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 355.2 mi from Burlington, NC · 7h 11m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
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, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
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 hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 156 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 355.2 miles from Burlington, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 355 miles or 7.2 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Massachusetts Turnpike
$0.00
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
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$257–$367
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.
Destination
Medway, MA
Afternoon in Medway on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
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 West Webb Avenue, West Elm Street, West Harden Street. 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (14h 22m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, NC to Medway, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burlington, NC to Medway, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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