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Trip from Laurinburg, NC to Burlington, NC

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

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

101.1 mi

163 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

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 and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Laurinburg, NC

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

Burlington, NC

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Trip Overview

This 104.9-mile journey from Laurinburg, NC, to Burlington, NC, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes to complete. With a projected fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for a quick trip within North Carolina. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a hands-on driving experience without any highway time. Given its manageable distance and duration, this drive is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for the entirety of this drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

50.5 miles from Laurinburg, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 15 19.9 mi 31m
Aberdeen Road 17.6 mi 24m
Glendon Carthage Road 12.4 mi 17m
Snow Camp Road 9.7 mi 13m
Isaac Brooks Highway 7.4 mi 9m
Siler City Snow Camp Road 6.6 mi 8m
South Main Street 4.6 mi 8m
Bonlee Carbonton Road 3.8 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 15 — 19.9 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 15 Business; US 401 Business; US 501 Business

39 ft · 8 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto US 74 Business

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Church Street
3

Turn right onto South King Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South King Street
4

Turn right onto US 15; US 401; US 501

0.7 mi · 49 sec · McColl Road
5

Take the exit onto US 15; US 501

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US 15; US 501
6

Turn left onto US 15; US 501

3.1 mi · 4 min · Aberdeen Road
7

Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501

176 ft · 3 sec · Aberdeen Road
8

Continue on US 15; US 501

14 mi · 19 min · Aberdeen Road
9

Enter roundabout onto US 15:US501

130 ft · 2 sec · US 15:US501
10

Continue on US 15:US501

317 ft · 5 sec · US 15:US501
11

Continue on US 15; US 501

5.5 mi · 7 min · US 15; US 501
12

At end of road, turn right onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sandhills Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13

Turn slight left onto US 15; US 501; NC 211

3.9 mi · 7 min · US 15; US 501; NC 211
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501

0.1 mi · 22 sec · US 15; US 501
Toward US 15, US 501: Carthage
15

Continue on US 15; US 501

10 mi · 15 min · US 15; US 501
Toward US 15, US 501: Carthage Use the straight lane.
16

Turn slight left onto US 15, US 501

177 ft · 5 sec · US 15, US 501
17

Continue on Glendon Carthage Road

7.1 mi · 9 min · Glendon Carthage Road
18

Continue on Glendon Carthage Road

5.4 mi · 7 min · Glendon Carthage Road
19

Turn right onto Goldston Road

0.7 mi · 56 sec · Goldston Road
20

Continue on Goldston Glendon Road

3.1 mi · 4 min · Goldston Glendon Road
21

Turn left onto Bonlee Carbonton Road

3.8 mi · 5 min · Bonlee Carbonton Road
22

Turn right onto NC 902

1.8 mi · 2 min · NC 902
23

Turn left onto Barker Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Barker Road
24

Turn left onto US 421

7.4 mi · 9 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
26

Turn right onto US 64

378 ft · 12 sec · US 64
27

Turn left onto Pearleman Teague Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Pearleman Teague Road
28

At end of road, turn right onto Siler City Snow Camp Road

6.6 mi · 8 min · Siler City Snow Camp Road
29

Continue on Snow Camp Road

9.7 mi · 13 min · Snow Camp Road
30

At end of road, turn left onto NC 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87
31

Continue on NC 87

2.3 mi · 3 min · South NC Highway 87
32

Continue on NC 87

4.6 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
33

At end of road, turn right onto NC 87

364 ft · 9 sec · Southeast Court Square
34

Turn right onto NC 87

389 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
35

Turn left onto NC 49; NC 54; NC 87

0.5 mi · 35 sec · West Harden Street
36

Take the exit onto NC 87

2.3 mi · 3 min · NC 87
37

Turn left onto South Worth Street

381 ft · 21 sec · South Worth Street
38

Turn right onto West Front Street

449 ft · 23 sec · West Front Street
39

Turn right onto US 70; NC 62

166 ft · 3 sec · South Church Street
40

Arrive at destination

US 70; NC 62

Trip Plan

Starting your drive from Laurinburg in the morning is ideal to make the most of your day. Since this is a shorter, 104.9-mile trip taking just over 2 hours, you have plenty of flexibility for stops along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $17 for the journey; plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially since there are no long highway stretches to rely on for gas stations. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the numerous turns, as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, and use your navigation system actively to anticipate upcoming directional changes.

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 50.5 miles from Laurinburg, NC, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 22 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 58m

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 Laurinburg, 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 Laurinburg, NC

This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Laurinburg, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 15 for about 19.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sanford, NC

51 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

Aberdeen, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carthage, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Laurinburg, 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.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 72.2

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.2

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 28.9

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Laurinburg, NC

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 28.9

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Laurinburg, North Carolina

+19499452000

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

North Carolina Rural Heritage Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19102772456

Visit website

Children's Museum of Alamance County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 101.1

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13362287997

Visit website

Graham Regional Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 93.9

Haw River, North Carolina

+13365706718

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.2 and 90.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
25.2 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
31 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 15; US 501

Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501 toward US 15, US 501: Carthage

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 15, US 501: Carthage
5
31.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 15; US 501

Straight onto US 15; US 501 toward US 15, US 501: Carthage

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 15, US 501: Carthage
5
73.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | Siler City Snow Camp Road

At end of road, turn right onto Siler City Snow Camp Road

Navigation decision point

5
90.1 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | NC 87 / State Highway 87

At end of road, turn left onto NC 87 / State Highway 87

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.81 one way

$31.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.29 $34.57
premium $4.70 $18.71 $37.42
diesel $5.61 $22.32 $44.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.3 0 $10.62 $4.85
Efficient EV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.04
EV Truck/SUV 40.4 0 $14.15 $6.47

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Laurinburg, NC

Morning in Laurinburg on Sunday

Local time

6:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlington, NC

Morning in Burlington on Sunday

Local time

6:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Sanford, NC

51 mi in

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

2 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

2h 26m 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 a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily via West Church Street, South King Street, and McColl Road. This means frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the local landscape rather than high-speed travel. Without any significant highway stretches, the entire 104.9 miles will feel like a continuous local exploration. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a factor here, as the entire drive is characterized by this engaging, turn-filled character.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on US 15.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 27 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 25.2 miles in near US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.1 miles you will encounter 27 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.2 miles (US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles (US 15; US 501): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles (US 15; US 501): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Laurinburg, NC

Full guide →

Laurinburg is a town in North Carolina. In many ways, Laurinburg is your typical rural North Carolina town, trying to find ways to evolve in the 21st century. There are some examples of historic Carolinan architecture here.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 101.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on US 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Burlington, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 25.2 miles (US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles (US 15; US 501): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles (US 15; US 501): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burlington, 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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