How far is Mount Holly, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Mount Holly, NC to Burlington, NC is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.45 mi
01h 56m
Flight
104.29 mi
167.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.29 mi
Kilometers
167.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.45 mi
Kilometers
192.23 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, May 30, 8:09 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Holly
Sat, May 30, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Holly
2026-05-30T18:13
Arrive Burlington
Sat, May 30, 8:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Holly
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
Lexington
NC

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

From Mount Holly
58.7 mi
00h 58m
To Burlington
60.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    45 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Charlotte Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Charlotte Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward NC 16 South

    919 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard

    1289 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    6.9 mi · 7 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Greensboro, Spartanburg

    959 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway

    38.9 mi · 44 min · Jeff Gordon Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 62: Burlington Downtown, Alamance

    1181 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South Church Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Holly and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeff Gordon Expressway
38.9 mi · 33%
I 85 North
34.2 mi · 29%
US 29
23 mi · 19%
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
6.87 mi · 6%
Craig Lawing Freeway
5.86 mi · 5%
Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
2.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jeff Gordon Expressway

Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway

38.9 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 58m from Mount Holly
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mount Holly 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 Mount Holly to Burlington?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Mount Holly and 60.8 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Holly and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Lexington

Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

30 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Holly and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 104.29 mi (167.84 km).

Mount Holly

#1 Mount Holly

City in Gaston County, North Carolina

Population16,415
Coordinates35.2981900, -81.0159100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-81.016085, 35.2982)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.96 L · about $16.72
Round trip
$33.43
8.44 gal · 31.92 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.72 $33.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.69 $37.38
Premium $4.78 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.62 $23.73 $47.47

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Holly and Burlington. The current time is 18:13:28.

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.