How far is Burlington, NC from Reidsville, NC?
The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Reidsville, NC is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Reidsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Reidsville.
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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
22 mi · 27 min · Ossipee Road
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Turn left onto East Richardson Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · East Richardson Drive
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Turn right onto South Scales Street
2956 ft · 54 sec · South Scales Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Scales Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Reidsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ossipee Road
Turn right onto Ossipee Road
22 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burlington and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Reidsville?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Ossipee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Burlington and 12.9 miles from Reidsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Burlington and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidsville.
Stop Ideas Near Ossipee
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 Ossipee.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Reidsville. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.27 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 Reidsville
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,993 |
| Coordinates | 36.3548600, -79.6644700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reidsville (-79.66447, 36.35486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
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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