How far is Asheboro, NC from Burlington, NC?
The driving distance from Asheboro, NC to Burlington, NC is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheboro and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheboro and Burlington.
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Start on North Fayetteville Street
2521 ft · 1 min · North Fayetteville Street
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Turn left onto West Presnell Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Presnell Street
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Take the ramp right
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: Burlington
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 62: Burlington Downtown, Alamance
1181 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Alamance Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road
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Turn slight right onto South Church Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheboro and Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 Business North
Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Asheboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheboro to Burlington?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Asheboro and 23.9 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Asheboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensboro.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheboro and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 34.06 mi (54.82 km).
#1 Asheboro
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 26,023 |
| Coordinates | 35.7079100, -79.8136400 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.
| Population | 55,599 |
| Coordinates | 36.0956900, -79.4378000 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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