Burlington, North Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

231 miles 371.8 km · straight line
288.8 miles estimated 464.8 km · driving distance
5h 49min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Charleston, South Carolina?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is 231 miles (371.8 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, South Carolina is located S of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 288.8 miles, taking about 5h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Burlington, North Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 49min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 59min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 32min $35–$101* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Charleston, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 77 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 107.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients