How far is Goldsboro, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Goldsboro, NC to Burlington, NC is about 111.2 miles (179 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
111.24 mi
01h 55m
Flight
94.76 mi
152.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.76 mi
Kilometers
152.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.24 mi
Kilometers
179.03 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, May 30, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Goldsboro
Sat, May 30, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goldsboro
2026-05-30T05:42
Arrive Burlington
Sat, May 30, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goldsboro
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
West Raleigh
NC

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

From Goldsboro
54.9 mi
00h 57m
To Burlington
56.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ash Street

    953 ft · 45 sec · East Ash Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Ash Street

    52 m · 8 sec · West Ash Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Ash Street

    926 ft · 46 sec · West Ash Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North George Street

    2478 ft · 49 sec · North George Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grantham Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Grantham Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill

    1360 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Harden Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Harden Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Harden Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Harden Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Worth Street

    116 m · 22 sec · South Worth Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    137 m · 23 sec · West Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    51 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
75.4 mi · 68%
Grantham Street
29.4 mi · 26%
East Harden Street
3.86 mi · 3%
North George Street
0.47 mi
NC 54
0.26 mi
West Ash Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 15m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Raleigh
00h 57m from Goldsboro
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goldsboro and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (179 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

West Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Goldsboro and 56.3 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goldsboro and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near West Raleigh

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Raleigh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 7.7 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 7.9 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Raleigh.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

2 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

4 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

10 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

32 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goldsboro and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 94.76 mi (152.5 km).

Goldsboro

#1 Goldsboro

City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States

Population34,447
Coordinates35.3848800, -77.9927700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ash Street (-77.992798, 35.384814)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.86 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.13
7.86 gal · 29.72 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.57 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.41 $34.81
Premium $4.78 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.62 $22.10 $44.20

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Goldsboro and Burlington. The current time is 05:42:38.

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.