How far is Burlington, NC from Waxhaw, NC?
The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Waxhaw, NC is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Waxhaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Waxhaw.
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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
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485 Inner, I 485 Outer: Matthews, Huntersville
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Inner: Matthews
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
2790 ft · 34 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East: Monroe
1337 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Independence Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Independence Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Independence Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Independence Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Indian Trail Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Indian Trail Road
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Continue on Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Traffic Circle
32 m · 2 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Exit the rotary onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
1720 ft · 36 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
38 m · 3 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
39 m · 3 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
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Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
4.4 mi · 8 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
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Continue on Howie Mine Road
1 km · 1 min · Howie Mine Road
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Turn left onto North Broome Street
130 m · 19 sec · North Broome Street
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Turn left onto East South Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · East South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Waxhaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 Business South
Keep slight left
70.3 mi · 01h 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Burlington and Sunny near Waxhaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Waxhaw?
The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
East Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Burlington and 67.5 miles from Waxhaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.85 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Burlington and Sunny near Waxhaw.
Stop Ideas Near East Spencer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Spencer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Waxhaw. Straight-line distance: 109.26 mi (175.84 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 Waxhaw
Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 17,987 |
| Coordinates | 34.9245900, -80.7434000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waxhaw (-80.7434, 34.92459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.85 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.77 | $53.54 |
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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