Burlington, North Carolina to Fort Pierce: Road Trip Guide & Distance

599.9 miles 965.4 km · straight line
719.9 miles estimated 1158.5 km · driving distance
14h 29min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Fort Pierce?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Fort Pierce is 599.9 miles (965.4 km) as the crow flies. Fort Pierce is located S of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 719.9 miles, taking about 14h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Fort Pierce in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina and Fort Pierce. 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 Fort Pierce

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 29min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 23min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 50min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Fort Pierce

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Fort Pierce
27.45°N, 80.33°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients