How far is Lumberton, NC from Burlington, NC?
The driving distance from Lumberton, NC to Burlington, NC is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lumberton and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton and Burlington.
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Start on North Water Street
1063 ft · 21 sec · North Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street
67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street
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Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road
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Turn right onto Capuano Street
46 m · 7 sec · Capuano Street
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Take the ramp straight
653 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on South Eastern Boulevard
98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square
92 m · 6 sec · Hay Street
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Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street
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Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 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 Lumberton 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 Lumberton and Sunny near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lumberton to Burlington?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Lumberton and 61.8 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 $16.91 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lumberton 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 Lumberton and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 104.87 mi (168.78 km).
#1 Lumberton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 20,239 |
| Coordinates | 34.6183400, -79.0104500 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.91 | $33.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.91 | $37.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
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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