Burlington, North Carolina to Laurel, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

251.3 miles 404.4 km · straight line
314.1 miles estimated 505.5 km · driving distance
6h 19min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
34° NNE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Laurel, Maryland?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Laurel, Maryland is 251.3 miles (404.4 km) as the crow flies. Laurel, Maryland is located NNE of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 314.1 miles, taking about 6h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Laurel, Maryland in Maryland.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 19min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 35min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 0min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Laurel, Maryland

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Laurel, Maryland
39.10°N, 76.85°W
America/New_York
51m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients