How far is Belmont, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Belmont, NC to Burlington, NC is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
121.68 mi
01h 59m
Flight
107.39 mi
172.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.39 mi
Kilometers
172.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.68 mi
Kilometers
195.83 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Mon, Apr 20, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Belmont
Mon, Apr 20, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-19T22:55
Arrive Burlington
Mon, Apr 20, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
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
Clinton
NC

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States

From Belmont
60.1 mi
00h 59m
To Burlington
61.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Glenway Street

    108 m · 20 sec · Glenway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Catawba Street

    1572 ft · 40 sec · Catawba Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    1963 ft · 28 sec · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  8. 8

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

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

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

    1181 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Church Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 49%
I 85 North
33.1 mi · 27%
US 29
23 mi · 19%
South Church Street
1.64 mi · 1%
Alamance Road
1.33 mi · 1%
Park Street
0.88 mi · 1%
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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 59m from Belmont
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Belmont 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 Belmont to Burlington?

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Belmont and 61.5 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belmont and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

9 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

20 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Kannapolis

32 mi away
201 South Main St.
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

42 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 107.39 mi (172.82 km).

Belmont

#1 Belmont

City in North Carolina, United States

Population12,622
Coordinates35.2429200, -81.0373000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Glenway Street (-81.036898, 35.242883)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $16.99
Round trip
$33.99
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.99 $33.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.00 $38.00
Premium $4.78 $20.50 $41.00
Diesel $5.62 $24.13 $48.25

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Burlington. The current time is 22:55:41.

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.