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

38.9 miles 62.6 km · straight line
50.6 miles estimated 81.4 km · driving distance
1h 1min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Thomasville, North Carolina?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Thomasville, North Carolina is 38.9 miles (62.6 km) as the crow flies. Thomasville, North Carolina is located WSW of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 50.6 miles, taking about 1h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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. 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. 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 Thomasville, North Carolina. 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 Thomasville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 1min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 13min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Thomasville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Thomasville, North Carolina
35.88°N, 80.08°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 640.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients