How far is Lincolnton, NC from Burlington, NC?
The driving distance from Lincolnton, NC to Burlington, NC is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnton and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnton and Burlington.
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Start on East Pine Street
945 ft · 28 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Laurel Street
542 ft · 26 sec · North Laurel Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
22.7 mi · 35 min
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Continue on West Plaza Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Plaza Drive
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Continue on Oak Ridge Farm Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Mooresville Road
15.6 mi · 22 min · Mooresville Road
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Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard West
2 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard West
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Turn left
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 62: Burlington Downtown, Alamance
1181 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Alamance Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road
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Turn slight right onto South Church Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · 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 Lincolnton and Burlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 85 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
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 Lincolnton and Sunny near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincolnton to Burlington?
The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Lincolnton and 77.9 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnton and Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Spencer
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 Spencer.
Salisbury
Lexington
Kannapolis
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 110.52 mi (177.87 km).
#1 Lincolnton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 11,522 |
| Coordinates | 35.4737500, -81.2545300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
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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