How far is Burlington, NC from Summerfield, NC?
The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Summerfield, NC is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Guilford County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Summerfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Summerfield.
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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
1871 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 785 North, I 840 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220: Battleground Avenue
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 North
124 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Battleground Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Battleground Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Battleground Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Battleground Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Ridge Road
43 m · 9 sec · Oak Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Summerfield.
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.
Greensboro Urban Loop
Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Summerfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Summerfield?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Burlington and 17.6 miles from Summerfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Summerfield.
Stop Ideas Near McLeansville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Harper Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLeansville.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Burlington
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Summerfield. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 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 Summerfield
Town of the United States
| Population | 11,502 |
| Coordinates | 36.2087500, -79.9047600 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerfield (-79.90476, 36.20875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
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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