How far is Burlington, NC from Albemarle, NC?
The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Albemarle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Albemarle.
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Start on South Church Street
59 m · 7 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto West Webb Avenue
809 ft · 25 sec · West Webb Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fisher Street
2275 ft · 48 sec · South Fisher Street
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Turn straight onto South Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Alamance Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Sam Hunt Freeway
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Albemarle Road
1788 ft · 32 sec · Albemarle Road
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn slight left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
42 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Albemarle.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
16.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Albemarle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Albemarle?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Randleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Burlington and 42.1 miles from Albemarle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Albemarle.
Stop Ideas Near Randleman
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 Randleman.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 66.95 mi (107.74 km).
#1 Burlington
The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.
| Population | 55,599 |
| Coordinates | 36.0956900, -79.4378000 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albemarle
City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,003 |
| Coordinates | 35.3501400, -80.2000600 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albemarle (-80.20006, 35.35014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.68 | $23.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
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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