Burlington, North Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

182.7 miles 294.1 km · straight line
228.4 miles estimated 367.6 km · driving distance
4h 36min estimated drive time
$22 - $27 estimated fuel cost
~52min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia is 182.7 miles (294.1 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located ENE of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 228.4 miles, taking about 4h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Norfolk, Virginia 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Norfolk, Virginia. 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 Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 36min $22 - $27 Flexible stops
Fly ~52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 31min $18–$34* Budget
Train ~4h 22min $27–$80* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 61 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 136.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients