How far is Burlington, NC from Eden, NC?

The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Eden, NC is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.34 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.74 mi
52.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.74 mi
Kilometers
52.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.34 mi
Kilometers
61.71 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30 PM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 16, 7:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-16T17:43
Arrive Eden
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Reidsville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Burlington
19.2 mi
00h 23m
To Eden
19.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    59 m · 7 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Webb Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Webb Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ossipee Road

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Ossipee Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158, NC 14: Reidsville, Eden, Yanceyville

    1601 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harrington Highway

    1 km · 54 sec · Harrington Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bethlehem Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Church Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto United States 87

    1666 ft · 33 sec · United States 87

  11. 11

    Continue on South Hamilton Street

    1337 ft · 27 sec · South Hamilton Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hamilton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Road
22.6 mi · 59%
West Webb Avenue
2.66 mi · 7%
Bethlehem Church Road
1.45 mi · 4%
Harrington Highway
0.64 mi · 2%
United States 87
0.32 mi · 1%
US 158
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Road

Turn right onto Ossipee Road

20.4 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reidsville
00h 23m from Burlington
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Reidsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Burlington and 19.1 miles from Eden.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Reidsville

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

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

RAIL

Burlington

35 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Danville

36 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

36 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

54 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Eden. Straight-line distance: 32.74 mi (52.69 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Eden

Town in North Carolina, U.

Population14,867
Coordinates36.4884700, -79.7667000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-79.4378, 36.09569)
End: Eden (-79.7667, 36.48847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.69
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.35 $10.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.78 $6.45 $12.90
Diesel $5.62 $7.59 $15.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Eden. The current time is 17:43:18.

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.