How far is Burlington, NC from Belmont, NC?
The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Belmont, NC is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Belmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Belmont.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
91.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 273: Belmont, Mount Holly
1695 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Beatty Drive
149 m · 18 sec · Beatty Drive
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Continue on Park Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn right onto Catawba Street
1572 ft · 39 sec · Catawba Street
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Turn left onto Glenway Street
108 m · 18 sec · Glenway Street
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Belmont.
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 South
Keep slight left
91.3 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Belmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Belmont?
The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 60.3 miles from Burlington and 60.5 miles from Belmont.
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 13.4 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Belmont.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 107.39 mi (172.82 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 Belmont
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 12,622 |
| Coordinates | 35.2429200, -81.0373000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belmont (-81.0373, 35.24292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.35 | $40.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
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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