How far is Burlington, NC from Winterville, NC?
The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Winterville, NC is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 02h 46m.
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 Wake 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 Winterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Winterville.
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Start on South Church Street
59 m · 9 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West Webb Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Webb Avenue
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Continue on West Elm Street
1524 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Harden Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Harden Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street
24 m · 1 sec · East Harden Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Harden Street
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Turn left
1207 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Hunt Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
48.6 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Moye-Turnage Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Moye-Turnage Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Speight Seed Farm Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Speight Seed Farm Road
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Turn left onto Pocosin Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Pocosin Road
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Main Street
2138 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
108 m · 12 sec · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Winterville.
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 87 North
Keep slight right
48.6 mi · 00h 52m
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 Rain Showers leaving Burlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Winterville?
The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Burlington and 71.1 miles from Winterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Burlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterville.
Stop Ideas Near Knightdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Winterville. Straight-line distance: 120.65 mi (194.16 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 Winterville
City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,132 |
| Coordinates | 35.5290500, -77.4010800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winterville (-77.40108, 35.52905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
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 19, 2026
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