Origin
Piney Green, NC
Morning in Piney Green on Wednesday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piney Green, NC to Burlington, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
183.1 mi
295 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piney Green, NC
Halil İbrahim Özcan
Burlington, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Piney Green, NC to Burlington, NC covers 183.1 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, NC 24, Catherine Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.63 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.5 miles from Piney Green, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 42m highway drive covering 183.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and NC 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.5 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 24 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 69.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and NC 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 183.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.5 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5 mi into trip
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~7m in
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NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
49.5 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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NC 24
Take the exit onto NC 24
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
109.3 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
178.8 mi into trip
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~3h 35m 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
179.7 mi into trip
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~3h 37m in
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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 | 69.5 mi | 1h 19m |
| NC 24 | 59.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| Catherine Lake Road | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| Richlands Highway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Jackson Store Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Lejeune Boulevard | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| NC 50 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Hallsville Road | 4.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piney Green, NC and Burlington, NC.
1
Start on NC 24
29 ft
·
2 sec
·
Freedom Way
2
Continue on NC 24
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lejeune Boulevard
3
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 24 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Lejeune Boulevard
4
Turn slight right onto NC 24 Business
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
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Johnson Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Marine Boulevard
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 258; NC 24 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Richlands Highway
7
Continue on US 258; NC 24
5.0 mi
·
7 min
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Richlands Highway
8
Turn left onto NC 111
14 mi
·
21 min
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Catherine Lake Road
9
Turn right onto SR 1800
6.3 mi
·
8 min
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Jackson Store Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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Hallsville Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto NC 50
5.1 mi
·
6 min
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NC 50
12
Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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D S Williams Road
13
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 903
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
14
Take the exit onto NC 24
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
NC 24
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
69 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 148
Toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto NC 54
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harden Street
18
Enter roundabout onto NC 49; NC 54
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Harden Street
19
Continue on NC 49; NC 54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Harden Street
20
Take the exit onto NC 87
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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NC 87
21
Turn left onto South Worth Street
381 ft
·
21 sec
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South Worth Street
22
Turn right onto West Front Street
449 ft
·
23 sec
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West Front Street
23
Turn right onto US 70; NC 62
166 ft
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3 sec
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South Church Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 70; NC 62
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.5 miles from Piney Green, NC, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.5 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Piney Green, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Piney Green, NC
This is one driving day of about 183.1 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Piney Green, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 69.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.5 mi from Piney Green, NC · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.5 miles from Piney Green, 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 69.5 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
$28.63 one way
$57.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.31 | $62.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.43 | $80.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.23 | $8.79 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.63 | $11.72 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Burlington, NC
Morning in Burlington on Wednesday
Local time
6:05 AM
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.
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
46 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
3h 42m 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 Piney Green, NC to Burlington, NC covers 183.1 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, NC 24, Catherine Lake Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.5 miles from Piney Green, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 183.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.5 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Piney Green, NC to Burlington, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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