Burlington, North Carolina to Harrisonburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

165.6 miles 266.5 km · straight line
207 miles estimated 333.1 km · driving distance
4h 10min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
11° N bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Harrisonburg is 165.6 miles (266.5 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located N of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 207 miles, taking about 4h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 10min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 0min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 58min $25–$72* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 150.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients