Burlington, North Carolina to Kiawah Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

243.8 miles 392.3 km · straight line
304.7 miles estimated 490.4 km · driving distance
6h 8min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Kiawah Island?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Kiawah Island is 243.8 miles (392.3 km) as the crow flies. Kiawah Island is located S of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 304.7 miles, taking about 6h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island. 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 Kiawah Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 8min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 22min $24–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 50min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Kiawah Island

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Kiawah Island
32.61°N, 80.08°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 102.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients