How far is Davidson, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Davidson, NC to Burlington, NC is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.77 mi
01h 49m
Flight
88.58 mi
142.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.58 mi
Kilometers
142.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.77 mi
Kilometers
162.18 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Davidson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davidson
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davidson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lexington
NC

City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

From Davidson
49.8 mi
00h 54m
To Burlington
51 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Davidson and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davidson and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    134 m · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    2255 ft · 2 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    768 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mecklenburg Highway

    2198 ft · 42 sec · Mecklenburg Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Presbyterian Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Presbyterian Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Shearers Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Shearers Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rocky River Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rocky River Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Coddle Creek Highway

    2096 ft · 42 sec · Coddle Creek Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Williford Road

    2555 ft · 1 min · Williford Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Linwood Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Linwood Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Deal Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Deal Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left

    2349 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    585 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    23 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    702 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1692 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 62: Burlington Downtown, Alamance

    1181 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto South Church Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidson and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
32.8 mi · 33%
Deal Road
23.9 mi · 24%
US 29
23 mi · 23%
Presbyterian Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Linwood Road
2.06 mi · 2%
Rocky River Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
88.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 54m from Davidson
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Davidson and Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davidson to Burlington?

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Davidson and 51 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davidson and Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lexington

Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

30 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davidson and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 88.58 mi (142.56 km).

Davidson

#1 Davidson

Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Population13,203
Coordinates35.5023300, -80.8391200
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.83888, 35.502383)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.20
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.10 $28.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.77 $31.53
Premium $4.78 $17.01 $34.02
Diesel $5.62 $20.02 $40.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Davidson and Burlington. The current time is 05:58:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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