Burlington, North Carolina to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329.9 miles 531 km · straight line
417.4 miles actual route 671.7 km · driving distance
8h 14min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Columbus, Ohio is 329.9 miles (531 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NW of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.4 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina and Columbus, Ohio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 14min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 53min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 49min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM