How far is Burlington, NC from Clemmons, NC?

The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Clemmons, NC is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
58.74 mi
01h 13m
Flight
52.99 mi
85.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.99 mi
Kilometers
85.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.74 mi
Kilometers
94.53 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clemmons
Sun, Apr 12, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Sun, Apr 12, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-12T09:34
Arrive Clemmons
Sun, Apr 12, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Burlington
29.3 mi
00h 36m
To Clemmons
29.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    59 m · 7 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Webb Avenue

    809 ft · 25 sec · West Webb Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fisher Street

    2275 ft · 48 sec · South Fisher Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    1015 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lewisville Clemmons Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Clemmons Road

    33 m · 18 sec · Clemmons Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Clemmons.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Hunt Freeway
31.6 mi · 54%
I 40 West
22.8 mi · 39%
South Church Street
1.35 mi · 2%
Alamance Road
1.21 mi · 2%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
1 mi · 2%
South Fisher Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

22.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 36m from Burlington
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Clemmons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Clemmons?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Burlington and 29.4 miles from Clemmons.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Clemmons.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

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

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Clemmons. Straight-line distance: 52.99 mi (85.28 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Clemmons

#2 Clemmons

Town in North Carolina

Population21,089
Coordinates36.0215300, -80.3820000
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-79.4378, 36.09569)
End: Clemmons (-80.382, 36.02153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.20
Round trip
$16.40
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.20 $16.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.17 $18.34
Premium $4.78 $9.89 $19.78
Diesel $5.62 $11.64 $23.28

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Clemmons. The current time is 09:34:36.

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.