How far is Burlington, NC from Mooresville, NC?

The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Mooresville, NC is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.17 mi
01h 55m
Flight
84.57 mi
136.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.57 mi
Kilometers
136.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.17 mi
Kilometers
151.56 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mooresville
Tue, May 5, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Tue, May 5, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-05T04:54
Arrive Mooresville
Tue, May 5, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Thomasville
NC

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From Burlington
47 mi
00h 57m
To Mooresville
47.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    59 m · 7 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Webb Avenue

    809 ft · 25 sec · West Webb Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fisher Street

    2275 ft · 48 sec · South Fisher Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    50.2 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell

    1773 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    593 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    26 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    7 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto East Church Street

    12 mi · 18 min · East Church Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakridge Farm Highway

    1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Landis Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Landis Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
55.6 mi · 59%
Sam Hunt Freeway
19 mi · 20%
East Church Street
12 mi · 13%
North Main Street
1.56 mi · 2%
South Church Street
1.35 mi · 1%
NC 152
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
00h 57m from Burlington
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Mooresville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Burlington and 47.2 miles from Mooresville.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Mooresville.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

RAIL

High Point

11 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

17 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

26 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Mooresville. Straight-line distance: 84.57 mi (136.11 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Mooresville

Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA

Population39,962
Coordinates35.5848600, -80.8100700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-79.4378, 36.09569)
End: Mooresville (-80.81007, 35.58486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.70 $29.41
Premium $4.78 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.62 $18.67 $37.34

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Mooresville. The current time is 04:54:44.

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.