Origin
Wilson, NC
Afternoon in Wilson on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilson, NC to Burlington, NC
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
106.5 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
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6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilson, NC
Erik Karits
Burlington, NC
Troy Tumbin
Trip Overview
The drive from Wilson, NC to Burlington, NC covers 106.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hines Street West, Raleigh Road Parkway West, Rolesville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.04 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
53.2 miles from Wilson, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 106.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hines Street West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wilson, NC to Burlington, NC is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Wilson, NC to Burlington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hines Street West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raleigh Road Parkway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rolesville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marks Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buffaloe Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northern Wake Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hines Street West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson, NC and Burlington, NC.
1
Start on Hines Street South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hines Street South
2
Continue on Hines Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hines Street West
3
Continue on Raleigh Road Parkway West
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Raleigh Road Parkway West
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge slight right
23 mi
·
24 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Rolesville Road
7
Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
308 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rolesville Road
8
Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Rolesville Road
9
Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Marks Creek Road
10
Turn right onto Horton Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Horton Road
11
Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffaloe Road
12
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Northern Wake Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70 West: Durham
15
Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenwood Avenue
16
Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
New Raleigh Highway
17
Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Miami Boulevard
18
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
29 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
20
Turn right onto East Harden Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harden Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Harden Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harden Street
23
Take the exit straight
2.3 mi
·
3 min
24
Turn left onto South Worth Street
381 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Worth Street
25
Turn right onto West Front Street
449 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Front Street
26
Turn right onto South Church Street
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Church Street
27
Arrive at your destination
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 53.2 miles from Wilson, NC, or about 52m into the drive.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 52m 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 26m
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 Wilson, 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 Wilson, NC
This is one driving day of about 106.5 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wilson, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.2 mi from Wilson, NC · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 53.2 miles from Wilson, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$17.04 one way
$34.09 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| premium | $4.78 | $20.03 | $40.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.66 | $47.32 |
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: 37.3 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 | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.91 | $6.82 |
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.
Destination
Burlington, NC
Afternoon in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 45m 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 Wilson, NC to Burlington, NC covers 106.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hines Street West, Raleigh Road Parkway West, Rolesville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.2 miles from Wilson, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.04 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.
The drive from Wilson, NC to Burlington, NC is easy. At 1h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilson, NC to Burlington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wilson, NC to Burlington, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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