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.
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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 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Eden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Eden.
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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
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Webb Avenue
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Turn right onto Ossipee Road
20.4 mi · 24 min · Ossipee Road
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Take the ramp right
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158, NC 14: Reidsville, Eden, Yanceyville
1601 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Harrington Highway
1 km · 54 sec · Harrington Highway
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Turn right onto Bethlehem Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto United States 87
1666 ft · 33 sec · United States 87
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Continue on South Hamilton Street
1337 ft · 27 sec · South Hamilton Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reidsville.
Burlington
Danville
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Eden. Straight-line distance: 32.74 mi (52.69 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 Eden
Town in North Carolina, U.
| Population | 14,867 |
| Coordinates | 36.4884700, -79.7667000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden (-79.7667, 36.48847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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