How far is Burlington, NC from Hope Mills, NC?

The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Hope Mills, NC is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.17 mi
02h 17m
Flight
82.53 mi
132.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.53 mi
Kilometers
132.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.17 mi
Kilometers
149.94 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Mon, Apr 20, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-20T00:25
Arrive Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Sanford
NC

City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Burlington
46.6 mi
01h 08m
To Hope Mills
46.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Hope Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    59 m · 9 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Webb Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Webb Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Elm Street

    1524 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Harden Street

    2731 ft · 41 sec · West Harden Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    119 m · 18 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Court Square

    111 m · 9 sec · Northwest Court Square

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South NC Highway 87

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South NC Highway 87

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 87

    21.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 87

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward NC 87 North

    26 m · 1 sec · NC 87 North

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto NC 87 North

    1250 ft · 31 sec · NC 87 North

  12. 12

    Continue on NC 902

    922 ft · 23 sec · NC 902

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NC 902

    664 ft · 13 sec · NC 902

  15. 15

    Continue on NC 87 Bypass

    2984 ft · 1 min · NC 87 Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sanford Road

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Sanford Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87

    18 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass: Lillington

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    3021 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Sanford Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    10 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Honeycutt Road, Simmons Army Airfield

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Welcome Center, Fort Bragg

    61 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Honeycutt Road

    913 ft · 26 sec · Honeycutt Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Logistics Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Logistics Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Gruber Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Gruber Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp left toward Fayetteville

    1778 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on All American Freeway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · All American Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on Owen Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Owen Drive

  32. 32

    Take the exit straight

    90 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cumberland Road

    730 ft · 18 sec · Cumberland Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Natal Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Natal Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Mid Pine Road

    1829 ft · 39 sec · Mid Pine Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Legion Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Legion Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Lakeview Road

    2425 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    675 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sanford Bypass
29.9 mi · 32%
State Highway 87
21.1 mi · 23%
Sanford Road
12.9 mi · 14%
All American Freeway
6.39 mi · 7%
South Main Street
4.72 mi · 5%
Legion Road
2.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 87

Continue on State Highway 87

21.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 08m from Burlington
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Hope Mills?

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Burlington and 46.5 miles from Hope Mills.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Hope Mills. Straight-line distance: 82.53 mi (132.82 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Hope Mills

#2 Hope Mills

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population15,848
Coordinates34.9704400, -78.9453100
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-79.4378, 36.09569)
End: Hope Mills (-78.94531, 34.97044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.06
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.03 $26.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.57 $29.14
Premium $4.78 $15.72 $31.44
Diesel $5.62 $18.50 $37.01

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Hope Mills. The current time is 00:25:49.

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.