Origin
Goldsboro, NC
Evening in Goldsboro on Friday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Goldsboro, NC to Burlington, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
109.9 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goldsboro, NC
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Burlington, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goldsboro, NC to Burlington, NC covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 70, US 70 BYP for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.19 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
55 miles from Goldsboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 109.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 109.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.5 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 70. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 70 Business; US 117 Business / West Ash Street.
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 109.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (US 70 Business; US 117 Business / West Ash Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (US 70 Business / Grantham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 70 Business; US 117 Business / West Ash Street
Enter roundabout onto US 70 Business; US 117 Business / West Ash Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 70 Business / Grantham Street
Turn left onto US 70 Business / Grantham Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
40.2 mi into trip
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~53m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
105.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 148
Toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
5
106.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
NC 49; NC 54 / East Harden Street
Enter roundabout onto NC 49; NC 54 / East Harden Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 65.5 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 70 | 17.4 mi | 24m |
| US 70 BYP | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 10 mi | 11m |
| NC 87 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Grantham Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Harden Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North George Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 65.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldsboro, NC and Burlington, NC.
1
Start on US 70 Business; US 117 Business
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Ash Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 70 Business; US 117 Business
169 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Ash Street
3
Continue on US 70 Business; US 117 Business
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Ash Street
4
Turn right onto US 70 Business
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North George Street
5
Turn left onto US 70 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Grantham Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 70
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 70
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 70 BYP
10
Continue on I 42
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
11
Merge onto I 40
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 148
Toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto NC 54
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harden Street
14
Enter roundabout onto NC 49; NC 54
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Harden Street
15
Continue on NC 49; NC 54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harden Street
16
Take the exit onto NC 87
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 87
17
Turn left onto South Worth Street
381 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Worth Street
18
Turn right onto West Front Street
449 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Front Street
19
Turn right onto US 70; NC 62
166 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Church Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 70; NC 62
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 55 miles from Goldsboro, NC, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.5 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Goldsboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Goldsboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 109.9 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Goldsboro, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 65.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55 mi from Goldsboro, NC · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55 miles from Goldsboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.5 miles.
Arriving in Burlington, NC
The final approach into Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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
$17.19 one way
$34.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.26 | $48.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Burlington, NC
Evening in Burlington on Friday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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.
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
2h 15m 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 Goldsboro, NC to Burlington, NC covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 70, US 70 BYP. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55 miles from Goldsboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.19 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 109.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (US 70 Business; US 117 Business / West Ash Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (US 70 Business / Grantham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Goldsboro, NC to Burlington, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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