Burlington, NC Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Burlington, NC is a local road trip base with 36 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 91 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Burlington, NC spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
36
Longest Drive
221.1 mi
Elizabeth City, NC
Quickest Drive
18m
Mebane, NC
Plan Around Burlington, NC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Burlington, NC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Burlington, NC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Burlington, NC
Burlington, NC to Elizabeth City, NC
Burlington, NC to Elizabeth City, NC
Burlington, NC to Winterville, NC
Burlington, NC to Boone, NC
Burlington, NC to Rocky Mount, NC
Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC
Burlington, NC to Wilson, NC
Burlington, NC to Concord, NC
Burlington, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Burlington, NC to Albemarle, NC
Burlington, NC to Clemmons, NC
Burlington, NC to Cary, NC
Burlington, NC to Winston-Salem, NC
Burlington, NC to Morrisville, NC
Burlington, NC to Kernersville, NC
Burlington, NC to Durham, NC
Burlington, NC to Greensboro, NC
Driving from Burlington, NC
The typical drive from Burlington, NC covers about 91 miles and takes around 1h 50m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 221 miles (4h 20m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Burlington, NC are Elizabeth City, NC (221.1 mi, 4h 20m), Elizabeth City, NC (149.6 mi, 2h 55m), Winterville, NC (142.2 mi, 2h 46m), Boone, NC (134.2 mi, 2h 49m), and Rocky Mount, NC (114.2 mi, 2h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 91-mile trip from Burlington, NC, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 17 mapped routes leaving Burlington, NC and 19 routes heading into Burlington, NC, covering 36 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 221 miles.
The longest mapped route from Burlington, NC covers 221 miles and takes approximately 4h 20m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.
The average route from Burlington, NC runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 91-mile trip from Burlington, NC costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Burlington, NC include Elizabeth City, NC, Elizabeth City, NC, Winterville, NC and Boone, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Burlington, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
58,599
Median Income
$54,941
Median Home Value
$188,700
Median Age
39.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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