How far is Henderson, NC from Burlington, NC?
The driving distance from Henderson, NC to Burlington, NC is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Burlington.
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Start on North Garnett Street
6 m · 4 sec · North Garnett Street
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Turn right onto West Andrews Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Andrews Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
788 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
25.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
1360 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East Harden Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Harden Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street
30 m · 2 sec · East Harden Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Harden Street
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Take the exit straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Worth Street
116 m · 22 sec · South Worth Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
137 m · 23 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right 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 Henderson and Burlington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Andrews Avenue
Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Henderson 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 Henderson to Burlington?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Henderson and 37.1 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Henderson and Partly Cloudy near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Durham County Inspections Department
Creedmoor Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 60.11 mi (96.74 km).
#1 Henderson
City in Vance County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 15,109 |
| Coordinates | 36.3295900, -78.3991600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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