How far is City of Graham, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from City of Graham, NC to Burlington, NC is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.15 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.7 mi
5.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.7 mi
Kilometers
5.96 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.15 mi
Kilometers
6.68 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Wed, Sep 16, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in City of Graham
Wed, Sep 16, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Graham
2026-09-16T11:38
Arrive Burlington
Wed, Sep 16, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Graham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Graham
NC

City in North Carolina

From City of Graham
2.1 mi
00h 05m
To Burlington
2.1 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Graham and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Graham and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on East Gilbreath Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Gilbreath Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Marshall Street

    2591 ft · 1 min · South Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Harden Street

    3098 ft · 44 sec · East Harden Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Worth Street

    116 m · 22 sec · South Worth Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    137 m · 23 sec · West Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    51 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Graham and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
190.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Harden Street
2.85 mi · 69%
East Gilbreath Street
0.64 mi · 15%
South Marshall Street
0.49 mi · 12%
West Front Street
0.09 mi · 2%
South Worth Street
0.07 mi · 2%
South Church Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Harden Street

Take the exit straight

2.27 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Graham
00h 05m from City of Graham
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Graham and Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Graham to Burlington?

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Graham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from City of Graham and 2.1 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.61 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Graham and Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Graham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Graham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 2 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Graham.

RAIL

Burlington

4 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Durham

45 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

High Point

56 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Graham and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 3.7 mi (5.96 km).

City of Graham

#1 City of Graham

City in North Carolina

Population14,153
Coordinates36.0592600, -79.3891800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: East Gilbreath Street (-79.389155, 36.059289)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.55 L · about $0.61
Round trip
$1.21
0.3 gal · 1.1 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $0.61 $1.21
Mid-grade $4.51 $0.68 $1.35
Premium $4.90 $0.74 $1.47
Diesel $6.05 $0.91 $1.82

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Graham and Burlington. The current time is 11:38:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.