How far is Burlington, NC from Piney Green, NC?

The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Piney Green, NC is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.16 mi
03h 43m
Flight
152.66 mi
245.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.66 mi
Kilometers
245.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.16 mi
Kilometers
296.38 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piney Green
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-23T11:40
Arrive Piney Green
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Burlington
92.1 mi
01h 51m
To Piney Green
92.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Piney Green.

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Harden Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street

    24 m · 1 sec · East Harden Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Harden Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1207 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  18. 18

    Turn right onto D S Williams Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge

    1856 ft · 29 sec · Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

    1 km · 49 sec · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Lejeune Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Piney Green Road

    94 m · 10 sec · Piney Green Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    12 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    81 m · 22 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Freedom Way

    52 m · 8 sec · Freedom Way

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Freedom Way

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
99.4 mi · 54%
Sam Hunt Freeway
14.3 mi · 8%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
13.4 mi · 7%
Richlands Highway
8.02 mi · 4%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 3%
Lejeune Boulevard
5.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

59.6 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 51m from Burlington
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Piney Green?

The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Burlington and 92.1 miles from Piney Green.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Burlington is Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Piney Green. Straight-line distance: 152.66 mi (245.69 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Piney Green

#2 Piney Green

Census designated place

Population13,293
Coordinates34.7160000, -77.3202400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-79.4378, 36.09569)
End: Piney Green (-77.32024, 34.716)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.6 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.49
13 gal · 49.2 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.75 $51.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.79 $57.58
Premium $4.78 $31.06 $62.11
Diesel $5.62 $36.56 $73.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Piney Green. The current time is 11:40:49.

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.