How far is Archdale, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Archdale, NC to Burlington, NC is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.31 mi
02h 17m
Flight
126.65 mi
203.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.65 mi
Kilometers
203.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.31 mi
Kilometers
232.25 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Fri, May 1, 2:48 PM EDT
Return by in Archdale
Fri, May 1, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Archdale
2026-05-01T12:30
Arrive Burlington
Fri, May 1, 2:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Archdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salisbury
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From Archdale
71.5 mi
01h 08m
To Burlington
72.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Archdale and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Archdale and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1479 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    24.3 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 62: Burlington Downtown, Alamance

    1181 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Church Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Archdale and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 41%
I 85 North
32.8 mi · 23%
US 29
23 mi · 16%
South Church Street
1.64 mi · 1%
Alamance Road
1.33 mi · 1%
NC 62
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

59.4 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
01h 08m from Archdale
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Archdale and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Archdale to Burlington?

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Archdale and 72.8 miles from Burlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Archdale and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salisbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salisbury.

RAIL

Salisbury

2 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

23 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

26 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

51 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Archdale and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 126.65 mi (203.82 km).

Archdale

#1 Archdale

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

Population11,560
Coordinates35.1940200, -81.4017500
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: US 29 North (-81.401847, 35.19432)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.28 L · about $20.16
Round trip
$40.32
10.18 gal · 38.56 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.16 $40.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.54 $45.09
Premium $4.78 $24.32 $48.64
Diesel $5.62 $28.63 $57.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Archdale and Burlington. The current time is 12:30:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.