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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.98 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.06 mi
54.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.06 mi
Kilometers
54.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.98 mi
Kilometers
75.6 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Tue, Apr 21, 1:41 PM EDT
Return by in Asheboro
Tue, Apr 21, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheboro
2026-04-21T12:52
Arrive Burlington
Tue, Apr 21, 1:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asheboro
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
Greensboro
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

From Asheboro
23.1 mi
00h 24m
To Burlington
23.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fayetteville Street

    2521 ft · 1 min · North Fayetteville Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Presnell Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Presnell Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: Burlington

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

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

    1181 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Church Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business North
20.8 mi · 44%
I 73 North
16.4 mi · 35%
West Presnell Street
5.31 mi · 11%
South Church Street
1.64 mi · 3%
Alamance Road
1.33 mi · 3%
North Fayetteville Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
00h 24m from Asheboro
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greensboro, 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 Greensboro.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

4 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

23 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

32 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheboro and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 34.06 mi (54.82 km).

Asheboro

#1 Asheboro

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population26,023
Coordinates35.7079100, -79.8136400
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: North Fayetteville Street (-79.813716, 35.707926)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.15
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheboro and Burlington. The current time is 12:52:06.

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.