How far is Burlington, NC from Davidson, NC?
The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Davidson, NC is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 05m.
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 and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Davidson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Davidson.
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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
50.2 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell
1773 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
593 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto East Church Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · East Church Street
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Turn slight left onto Deal Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Deal Road
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Continue on Linwood Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Linwood Road
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Turn left onto Williford Road
2555 ft · 1 min · Williford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coddle Creek Highway
2096 ft · 42 sec · Coddle Creek Highway
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Turn right onto Rocky River Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rocky River Road
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Turn sharp left onto Shearers Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shearers Road
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Turn right onto Presbyterian Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Presbyterian Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mecklenburg Highway
2198 ft · 38 sec · Mecklenburg Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
768 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
2292 ft · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left
77 m · 19 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 Davidson.
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
50.2 mi · 00h 54m
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 Davidson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Davidson?
The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Burlington and 50 miles from Davidson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Davidson.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Lexington
Salisbury
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Davidson. Straight-line distance: 88.58 mi (142.56 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 Davidson
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,203 |
| Coordinates | 35.5023300, -80.8391200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Davidson (-80.83912, 35.50233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.80 | $39.59 |
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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