How far is Durham, NC from Burnsville, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Burnsville, NC is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in north Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Burnsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Burnsville.
-
1
Start on East Main Street
700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
-
2
Turn left onto South Mangum Street
1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street
-
3
Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive
65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
-
4
Take the ramp straight
154 m · 13 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
-
6
Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 47 min
-
7
Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
-
8
Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
119.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward NC 226: Marion, Shelby
1541 ft · 44 sec
-
11
Turn right
15 mi · 22 min
-
12
Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
13
Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road
-
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Peppers Creek Road
705 ft · 23 sec · Peppers Creek Road
-
15
Turn right onto Altapass Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Altapass Highway
-
16
Turn left
13.1 mi · 17 min
-
17
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
-
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Town Square
154 m · 29 sec · Town Square
-
19
Turn right onto West Main Street
68 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
-
20
Turn right onto Academy Street
7 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Burnsville.
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 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
120 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Burnsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Burnsville?
The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Durham and 113.3 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.00 one way or $52.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
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 Harmony.
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 190.35 mi (306.34 km).
#1 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burnsville
Burnsville is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9173400, -82.3009600 |
| Altitude | 861 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnsville (-82.30096, 35.91734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.26 | $26.00 | $52.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.69 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
| Premium | $4.13 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.25 | $86.50 |
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 · Nov 10, 2026