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

171.7 miles 276.3 km · straight line
214.6 miles estimated 345.4 km · driving distance
4h 19min estimated drive time
$21 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Williamsburg?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Williamsburg is 171.7 miles (276.3 km) as the crow flies. Williamsburg is located ENE of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 214.6 miles, taking about 4h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg. 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 Williamsburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 19min $21 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 11min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 6min $26–$75* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Williamsburg

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Williamsburg
37.27°N, 76.71°W
America/New_York
26m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 145 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients