Origin
Medway, MA
Afternoon in Medway on Thursday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Burlington, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
12h 24m
Distance
731 mi
1,176 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$117
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 13m
★
6 AM
12h 24m
8 AM
12h 46m
10 AM
12h 32m
12 PM
12h 30m
3 PM
12h 33m
5 PM
12h 45m
8 PM
12h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
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Burlington, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medway, MA to Burlington, NC covers 731 miles and takes about 12h 24m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Village Street, Main Street, Hartford Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $116.99 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
365.5 miles from Medway, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 731 miles and 12h 24m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Village Street and Main Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 83 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Village Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 12h 24m, 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 (12h 24m) 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 Medway, MA to Burlington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Hartford Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Wrentham Street | — | — |
| Paine Street | — | — |
| Mendon Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Village Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Burlington, NC.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Barber Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Hartford Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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Hartford Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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North Main Street
6
Turn slight right
230 ft
·
9 sec
7
Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on Wrentham Street
381 ft
·
7 sec
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Wrentham Street
9
Continue on Paine Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Paine Street
10
Continue on Mendon Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Mendon Road
11
Turn left onto Mendon Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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Mendon Road
12
Turn right onto Woonsocket Industrial Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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Woonsocket Industrial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Warwick
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 295 South: Warwick
14
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
9 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Hartford Court, Providence
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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US 6: Hartford Court, Providence
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: Hartford
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 6 West: Hartford
17
Turn right onto Hartford Avenue
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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Hartford Avenue
18
Continue on Hartford Pike
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hartford Pike
19
Continue on Grand Army Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Grand Army Highway
20
Continue on Providence Pike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Providence Pike
21
Keep slight left
4.6 mi
·
6 min
22
Merge slight right
35 mi
·
39 min
23
Merge slight left
89 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
24
Keep slight left to continue on New England Thruway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
New England Thruway
25
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Bruckner Expressway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bruckner Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge
28
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
29
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
30
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
31
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
32
Keep slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
34
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
35
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
36
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
37
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
38
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
39
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
40
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
41
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
42
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
43
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
6 min
44
Take the exit slight right toward DE 9: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park, Wilmington
479 ft
·
8 sec
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DE 9: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park, Wilmington
45
Keep slight left to continue on DE 9 South: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
DE 9 South: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park
46
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
47
Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
48
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
49
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
41 mi
·
47 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
50
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
51
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
52
Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
53
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
54
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
55
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
56
Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
57
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
58
Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport
59
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
60
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
61
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
62
Continue on Anacostia Freeway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
63
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 : Downtown
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 695 : Downtown
64
Keep slight right to continue on I 695 West: Downtown
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 695 West: Downtown
65
Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Freeway
66
Continue on Southwest Freeway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway
67
Continue on Francis Case Memorial Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Francis Case Memorial Bridge
68
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
69
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36 mi
·
43 min
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
70
Keep slight left
58 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
71
Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
72
Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
84 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
73
Keep slight right
44 mi
·
48 min
74
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
29 min
75
Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
76
Turn right onto East Harden Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harden Street
77
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Harden Street
78
Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harden Street
79
Take the exit straight
2.3 mi
·
3 min
80
Turn left onto South Worth Street
381 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Worth Street
81
Turn right onto West Front Street
449 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Front Street
82
Turn right onto South Church Street
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Church Street
83
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 365.5 miles from Medway, MA, or about 6h 12m 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 161 miles or 2h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 365.5 miles or 6h 12m 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 365.5 miles or 6h 12m
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 11h 22m
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 Medway, MA 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 Medway, MA
Aim for roughly 366 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Burlington, NC
Aim for roughly 366 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 161 miles from Medway, MA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 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 365.5 mi from Medway, MA · 6h 12m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
241 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
482 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 Staten Island, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
366 mi · about 6.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Staten Island, NY after about 366 miles or 6.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 161 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 365.5 miles from Medway, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 366 miles or 6.2 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 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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Burlington, NC 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
$116.99 one way
$233.98 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
256 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $127.58 | $255.16 |
| premium | $4.82 | $138.80 | $277.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $161.40 | $322.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey 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
$117
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$263–$373
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 255.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $77 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 219.3 | 2 | $76.76 | $35.09 |
| Efficient EV | 182.8 | 2 | $63.96 | $29.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 292.4 | 3 | $102.34 | $46.78 |
Gas CO2
256 kg
EV CO2
86 kg (66% 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
Burlington, NC
Afternoon in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12h 24m 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 Medway, MA to Burlington, NC covers 731 miles and takes about 12h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Village Street, Main Street, Hartford Avenue. 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 366 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 365.5 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $116.99 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 3 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 (12h 24m) 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 Medway, MA to Burlington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medway, MA to Burlington, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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