How far is Burlington, OH from South Point, OH?
The driving distance from Burlington, OH to South Point, OH is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and South Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and South Point.
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Start on Washington Avenue
783 ft · 35 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 1
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Continue on 4th Street East
1.9 mi · 4 min · 4th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and South Point.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
4th Street East
Continue on 4th Street East
1.92 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near South Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to South Point?
The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesapeake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Burlington and 1.6 miles from South Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near South Point.
Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake
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 Chesapeake.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and South Point. Straight-line distance: 2.83 mi (4.56 km).
#1 Burlington
Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio
| Population | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 38.4073000, -82.5357100 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Point
Town in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.4178600, -82.5862700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Street East (-82.586359, 38.417797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $0.41 | $0.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $0.47 | $0.93 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $0.53 | $1.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $0.47 | $0.95 |
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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