Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
104.9 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Photo: Troy Tumbin
The drive from Laurinburg, NC to Burlington, NC covers 104.9 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Church Street, South King Street, McColl Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.79 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.5 miles from Laurinburg, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 104.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Laurinburg, NC to Burlington, NC is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Laurinburg, NC to Burlington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South King Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McColl Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Aberdeen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sandhills Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glendon Carthage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Goldston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Laurinburg, NC and Burlington, NC.
Start on South Main Street
Turn left onto West Church Street
Turn right onto South King Street
Turn right onto McColl Road
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto Aberdeen Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Aberdeen Road
Exit the roundabout onto Aberdeen Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15:US501
Exit the roundabout onto US 15:US501
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
Turn slight left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15, US 501: Carthage
Exit the roundabout onto US 15, US 501: Carthage
Turn slight left onto US 15, US 501
Continue on Glendon Carthage Road
Continue on Glendon Carthage Road
Turn right onto Goldston Road
Continue on Goldston Glendon Road
Turn left onto Bonlee Carbonton Road
Turn right
Turn left onto Barker Road
Turn left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
Take the exit slight right
Turn right
Turn left onto Pearleman Teague Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Siler City Snow Camp Road
Continue on Snow Camp Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87
Continue on South NC Highway 87
Continue on South Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Court Square
Turn right onto North Main Street
Turn left onto West Harden Street
Take the exit straight
Turn left onto South Worth Street
Turn right onto West Front Street
Turn right onto South Church Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Laurinburg, 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 Laurinburg, NC
This is one driving day of about 104.9 miles and 2h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.5 mi from Laurinburg, NC · 1h 3m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Laurinburg, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$16.79 one way
$33.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
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: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.01 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.71 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Laurinburg on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
91°F
Carrboro, 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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