How far is Mebane, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Mebane, NC to Burlington, NC is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.43 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.54 mi
15.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.54 mi
Kilometers
15.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.43 mi
Kilometers
16.79 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Mebane
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mebane
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mebane
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Haw River
NC

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

From Mebane
5.2 mi
00h 08m
To Burlington
5.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Haw River Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Haw River Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on North Church Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Fisher Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Fisher Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Fisher Street

    148 m · 12 sec · South Fisher Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    567 ft · 23 sec · West Front Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    51 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mebane 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
3.32 mi · 32%
North Church Street
2.45 mi · 23%
East Center Street
1.8 mi · 17%
Haw River Bypass
1.59 mi · 15%
North Fisher Street
1.06 mi · 10%
West Front Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue on East Main Street

3.32 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
00h 08m from Mebane
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mebane and Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Mebane and 5.2 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mebane and Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haw River.

RAIL

Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mebane and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 9.54 mi (15.35 km).

Mebane

#1 Mebane

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,732
Coordinates36.0959700, -79.2669600
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: East Center Street (-79.266939, 36.096018)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.39 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.93
0.74 gal · 2.78 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.47 $2.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.64 $3.28
Premium $4.78 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.62 $2.08 $4.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mebane and Burlington. The current time is 03:15:46.

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.