How far is Kinston, NC from Burlington, NC?
The driving distance from Kinston, NC to Burlington, NC is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 21m.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kinston and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinston and Burlington.
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Start on the route
31 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walls Street
51 m · 10 sec · Walls Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
75 m · 18 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Herritage Street
1290 ft · 50 sec · North Herritage Street
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Turn right onto Old Pink Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Pink Hill Road
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Turn right onto West New Bern Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on West Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Kinston and Burlington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Kinston 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 Kinston to Burlington?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Kinston and 70.5 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kinston and Partly Cloudy near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Garner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kinston and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 119.02 mi (191.54 km).
#1 Kinston
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 19,849 |
| Coordinates | 35.2626600, -77.5816400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.83 | $43.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
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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