How far is Hope Mills, NC from Burlington, NC?
The driving distance from Hope Mills, NC to Burlington, NC is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hope Mills and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope Mills and Burlington.
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Start on South Main Street
675 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lakeview Road
2425 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Legion Road
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Turn left onto Mid Pine Road
1865 ft · 39 sec · Mid Pine Road
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Continue on Natal Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Natal Street
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Turn right onto Cumberland Road
942 ft · 16 sec · Cumberland Road
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Turn sharp left onto Owen Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Owen Drive
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Continue on All American Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · All American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Fe Drive
1961 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Drive
3073 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn left onto Bragg Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Bragg Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 295 North, NC 24 West, NC 87 North
3228 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 24 West, NC 87 North, NC 210: Spring Lake, Murchison Road
3269 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 24 West, NC 87 North, NC 210 West: Murchison Road, Spring Lake
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Murchison Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
7.4 mi · 9 min · Sanford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro, Southern Pines
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North, US 15 North, US 501 North, NC 87 North: Raleigh, Pittsboro
3086 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
2851 ft · 38 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15, US 501, NC 87: Pittsboro, Chapel Hill
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 3 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue
21 m · 1 sec · Hawkins Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue
836 ft · 15 sec · Hawkins Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue
58 m · 3 sec · Hawkins Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue
12.8 mi · 18 min · Hawkins Avenue
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Turn left onto NC 87 Bypass
2984 ft · 57 sec · NC 87 Bypass
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Continue on NC 902
664 ft · 17 sec · NC 902
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Turn left onto Old Goldston Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road
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Turn left onto NC 902
922 ft · 25 sec · NC 902
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Continue on NC 87 North
1270 ft · 30 sec · NC 87 North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward NC 87 North
46 m · 2 sec · NC 87 North
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Exit the roundabout onto NC 87 North
14.6 mi · 20 min · NC 87 North
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Court Square
111 m · 9 sec · Southeast Court Square
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Turn right onto North Main Street
119 m · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Harden Street
2601 ft · 35 sec · West 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 Hope Mills 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.
North Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Hope Mills and Sunny near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hope Mills to Burlington?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Hope Mills and 48.2 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hope Mills and Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
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 Sanford.
Southern Pines
Cary
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hope Mills and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 82.53 mi (132.82 km).
#1 Hope Mills
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 15,848 |
| Coordinates | 34.9704400, -78.9453100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
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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