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

49.8 miles 80.1 km · straight line
56.2 miles actual route 90.5 km · driving distance
1h 12min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Raleigh?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Raleigh is 49.8 miles (80.1 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 56.2 miles, taking about 1h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 12min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 26min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 500.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM