How far is Fort Bragg, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Fort Bragg, NC to Burlington, NC is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.74 mi
01h 43m
Flight
70.41 mi
113.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.41 mi
Kilometers
113.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.74 mi
Kilometers
137.98 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Bragg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Bragg
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Bragg
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
Farmville
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

From Fort Bragg
39.8 mi
00h 51m
To Burlington
45.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
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 Fort Bragg and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Bragg and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Normandy Drive

    84 m · 10 sec · Normandy Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto All American Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · All American Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Longstreet Road

    2685 ft · 1 min · Longstreet Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rock Merritt Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rock Merritt Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    72 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Manchester Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Bragg Boulevard

    19 mi · 27 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Sanford Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro, Southern Pines

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North, US 15 North, US 501 North, NC 87 North: Raleigh, Pittsboro

    3086 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    2851 ft · 38 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15, US 501, NC 87: Pittsboro, Chapel Hill

    973 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue

    21 m · 1 sec · Hawkins Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue

    836 ft · 15 sec · Hawkins Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue

    58 m · 3 sec · Hawkins Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Hawkins Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto NC 87 Bypass

    2984 ft · 57 sec · NC 87 Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on NC 902

    664 ft · 17 sec · NC 902

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto NC 902

    922 ft · 25 sec · NC 902

  22. 22

    Continue on NC 87 North

    1270 ft · 30 sec · NC 87 North

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward NC 87 North

    46 m · 2 sec · NC 87 North

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto NC 87 North

    14.6 mi · 20 min · NC 87 North

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    13.3 mi · 21 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Court Square

    111 m · 9 sec · Southeast Court Square

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    119 m · 24 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Harden Street

    2601 ft · 35 sec · West Harden Street

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Worth Street

    116 m · 22 sec · South Worth Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    137 m · 23 sec · West Front Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    51 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Bragg 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
33 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 87 North
28.2 mi · 33%
North Bragg Boulevard
19 mi · 22%
Hawkins Avenue
13.1 mi · 15%
Sanford Bypass
7.42 mi · 9%
West Harden Street
2.76 mi · 3%
Rock Merritt Avenue
2.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Bragg Boulevard

Turn left onto North Bragg Boulevard

19 mi · 00h 27m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
70.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmville
00h 51m from Fort Bragg
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg to Burlington?

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Fort Bragg and 45.9 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Bragg and Partly Cloudy near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Farmville

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

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

RAIL

Cary

47 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

53 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Durham

55 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Bragg and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 70.41 mi (113.31 km).

Fort Bragg

#1 Fort Bragg

United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina

Population29,183
Coordinates35.1390000, -79.0060300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Normandy Drive (-79.006101, 35.139204)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $11.96
Round trip
$23.92
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.96 $23.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.38 $26.75
Premium $4.78 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.62 $16.98 $33.97

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 Fort Bragg and Burlington. The current time is 22:57:25.

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.