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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.08 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.74 mi
52.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.74 mi
Kilometers
52.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.08 mi
Kilometers
62.9 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM EDT
Return by in Eden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Burlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden
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
Reidsville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Eden
19.1 mi
00h 25m
To Burlington
19.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Hamilton Street

    2134 ft · 43 sec · South Hamilton Street

  2. 2

    Continue on United States 87

    869 ft · 24 sec · United States 87

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Church Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harrington Highway

    1 km · 57 sec · Harrington Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Van Buren Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South Van Buren Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Reidsville, Downtown

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Barnes Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Barnes Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Webb Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Webb Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Fisher Street

    134 m · 11 sec · South Fisher Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    567 ft · 23 sec · West Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    51 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barnes Street
20.5 mi · 53%
South Van Buren Road
12.1 mi · 31%
West Webb Avenue
2.5 mi · 6%
Bethlehem Church Road
1.45 mi · 4%
Harrington Highway
0.64 mi · 2%
South Hamilton Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Barnes Street

Continue straight

17.5 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reidsville
00h 25m from Eden
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reidsville, 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 Reidsville.

RAIL

Burlington

35 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Danville

36 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

36 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

54 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 32.74 mi (52.69 km).

Eden

#1 Eden

Town in North Carolina, U.

Population14,867
Coordinates36.4884700, -79.7667000
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: South Hamilton Street (-79.76655, 36.488567)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.93
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden and Burlington. The current time is 22:46:41.

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.