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Trip from Burlington, NC to Albemarle, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

84.3 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Alamance and Guilford counties, North Carolina, United States

Burlington, NC

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city and the county seat of Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Albemarle, NC

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Trip Overview

This 84.3-mile journey from Burlington, NC to Albemarle, NC takes approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. The route stays within the Southeast region, traversing North Carolina for its entirety. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The drive predominantly uses local roads, offering a more community-focused experience rather than a high-speed transit. Given its short duration and direct nature, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.1 miles from Burlington, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Webb Avenue — —
South Fisher Street — —
South Church Street — —
Alamance Road — —
I 40 West — —
Sam Hunt Freeway — —
I 85 — —
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Webb Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NC and Albemarle, NC.

1

Start on South Church Street

194 ft · 7 sec · South Church Street
2

Turn left onto West Webb Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West Webb Avenue
3

Turn left onto South Fisher Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · South Fisher Street
4

Turn straight onto South Church Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Church Street
5

Turn left onto Alamance Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Alamance Road
6

Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
7

Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

11 mi · 13 min · Sam Hunt Freeway
8

Keep slight right

7.7 mi · 9 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
10

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 25 sec
11

Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

16 mi · 17 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
12

Merge slight right

6.7 mi · 7 min
13

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 23 sec
14

Keep slight right

207 ft · 5 sec
15

Turn slight right onto Albemarle Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Albemarle Road
16

Continue straight

9.9 mi · 13 min
17

Continue straight

16 mi · 19 min
18

Turn slight left

4.3 mi · 6 min
19

At the end of the road, turn left

5.1 mi · 7 min
20

Turn left onto North 1st Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
21

Turn right onto West Main Street

138 ft · 6 sec · West Main Street
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this straightforward 1 hour and 48-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps mid-morning to avoid peak local traffic. Since there are no designated long stretches and the total distance is only 84.3 miles, you won't need to plan extensive stops for fuel or rest, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially with the $13 estimated cost. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the street names as you transition between West Webb Avenue, South Fisher Street, and South Church Street to ensure you're staying on track without relying solely on GPS.

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 42.1 miles from Burlington, NC, or about 54m 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 19 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.1 miles or 54m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albemarle, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Burlington, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Burlington, NC

This is one driving day of about 84.3 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Burlington, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Asheboro, NC

42 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

Greensboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Burlington, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albemarle, North Carolina

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 84.3

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

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7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 84.3

Albemarle, North Carolina

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 6

Burlington, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13365840201

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 48.1

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 48.1

Asheboro, North Carolina

+18333994638

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Burlington, North Carolina

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 6

Burlington, North Carolina

+13365841115

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

SocialEfforts – Triad Electric Vehicle Association

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 6

Glen Raven, North Carolina

+13364074322

Red E Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Burlington, North Carolina

Visit website

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 24.1

Greensboro, North Carolina

+13368529721

Visit website

Children's Museum of Alamance County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13362287997

Visit website

Alamance County Historical Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 6

Burlington, NC

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+13362268254

Visit website

ICY RICH GIRLS MUSEUM

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 24.1

Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13369474244

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.18 one way

$26.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $14.41 $28.83
premium $4.70 $15.60 $31.20
diesel $5.61 $18.61 $37.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.05
Efficient EV 21.1 0 $7.38 $3.37
EV Truck/SUV 33.7 0 $11.80 $5.40

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Burlington, NC

Night in Burlington on Saturday

Local time

10:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albemarle, NC

Night in Albemarle on Saturday

Local time

10:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

8 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

1h 48m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share contributing to a consistent, ground-level experience. You'll primarily be navigating through West Webb Avenue, South Fisher Street, and South Church Street, which means you'll be interacting with local traffic patterns and signals throughout your journey. The absence of long highway stretches means there isn't a 'longest stretch' to note, but rather a continuous series of road segments. This driving profile suggests a more engaging, stop-and-go feel rather than a monotonous cruise.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Webb Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Burlington, NC to Albemarle, NC is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Burlington, NC to Albemarle, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 84.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, NC to Albemarle, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albemarle, NC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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