How far is Eden, NC from Burlington, NC?
The driving distance from Eden, NC to Burlington, NC is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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 North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden and Burlington.
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Start on South Hamilton Street
2134 ft · 43 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Continue on United States 87
869 ft · 24 sec · United States 87
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Turn left onto Bethlehem Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Church Road
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Turn left onto Harrington Highway
1 km · 57 sec · Harrington Highway
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Turn right onto South Van Buren Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · South Van Buren Road
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Take the exit right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Reidsville, Downtown
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Barnes Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Barnes Street
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto West Webb Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Webb Avenue
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Turn right onto South Fisher Street
134 m · 11 sec · South Fisher Street
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Turn left onto West Front Street
567 ft · 23 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
51 m · 4 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 Eden and Burlington.
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.
Barnes Street
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17.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eden and Partly Cloudy near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden to Burlington?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Reidsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Eden and 19.9 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden and Partly Cloudy near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Reidsville
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 Reidsville.
Burlington
Danville
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 32.74 mi (52.69 km).
#1 Eden
Town in North Carolina, U.
| Population | 14,867 |
| Coordinates | 36.4884700, -79.7667000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.
| Population | 55,599 |
| Coordinates | 36.0956900, -79.4378000 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
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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