How far is Laurinburg, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Laurinburg, NC to Burlington, NC is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
104.93 mi
02h 06m
Flight
91.33 mi
146.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.33 mi
Kilometers
146.98 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.93 mi
Kilometers
168.87 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Laurinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurinburg
2026-04-18T02:54
Arrive Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurinburg
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
Carthage
NC

City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Laurinburg
50.6 mi
01h 03m
To Burlington
54.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    12 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1733 ft · 34 sec · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South King Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South King Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McColl Road

    1.2 km · 49 sec · McColl Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1113 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Aberdeen Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Aberdeen Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Aberdeen Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Aberdeen Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Aberdeen Road

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Aberdeen Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15:US501

    40 m · 2 sec · US 15:US501

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15:US501

    97 m · 5 sec · US 15:US501

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sandhills Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15, US 501: Carthage

    674 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15, US 501: Carthage

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto US 15, US 501

    54 m · 5 sec · US 15, US 501

  17. 17

    Continue on Glendon Carthage Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Glendon Carthage Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Glendon Carthage Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Glendon Carthage Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Goldston Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Goldston Glendon Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Goldston Glendon Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bonlee Carbonton Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Bonlee Carbonton Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Barker Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Barker Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1693 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    115 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pearleman Teague Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pearleman Teague Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Siler City Snow Camp Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Siler City Snow Camp Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Snow Camp Road

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Snow Camp Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87

  31. 31

    Continue on South NC Highway 87

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South NC Highway 87

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

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

    111 m · 9 sec · Southeast Court Square

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    119 m · 24 sec · North Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Harden Street

    2601 ft · 35 sec · West Harden Street

  36. 36

    Take the exit straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Worth Street

    116 m · 22 sec · South Worth Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    137 m · 23 sec · West Front Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    51 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurinburg 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
40 steps
28 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aberdeen Road
17.6 mi · 17%
US 15
15.8 mi · 15%
Glendon Carthage Road
12.4 mi · 12%
Snow Camp Road
9.73 mi · 9%
Isaac Brooks Highway
7.76 mi · 7%
Siler City Snow Camp Road
6.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Aberdeen Road

Exit the roundabout onto Aberdeen Road

14.5 mi · 00h 20m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
01h 03m from Laurinburg
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurinburg and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Laurinburg and 54.3 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurinburg and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

19 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

57 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

58 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Cary

76 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurinburg and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 91.33 mi (146.98 km).

Laurinburg

#1 Laurinburg

City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,896
Coordinates34.7740500, -79.4628200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-79.462853, 34.774061)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.02 L · about $14.66
Round trip
$29.31
7.4 gal · 28.04 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.66 $29.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.39 $32.77
Premium $4.78 $17.68 $35.36
Diesel $5.62 $20.81 $41.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurinburg and Burlington. The current time is 02:54:41.

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.