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

502.5 miles 808.7 km · straight line
603 miles estimated 970.4 km · driving distance
12h 8min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
199° SSW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Ocala?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Ocala is 502.5 miles (808.7 km) as the crow flies. Ocala is located SSW of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603 miles, taking about 12h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Ocala 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 8min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 34min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 46min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Ocala

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Ocala
29.19°N, 82.14°W
America/New_York
21m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients