How far is Burlington, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Greensboro.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 6
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Eugene Street
2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Greensboro.
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.
Sam Hunt Freeway
Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Burlington and 11.2 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 19.84 mi (31.93 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 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
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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