How far is Shelby, NC from Burlington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelby and Burlington is 130.14 miles (209.45 km).
Flight distance from Shelby, NC to Burlington, NC is 130.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Shelby to Burlington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelby, North Carolina to Burlington, North Carolina is: 152.92 miles (246.1 km) by car.
Driving from Shelby to Burlington will take approximately 02 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 20145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°17'32"N 81°32'8"W |
| Latitude | 35.2923500 |
| Longitude | -81.5356500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina. It is located on the Haw River in central North Carolina. Burlington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Burlington City Arts Center and the Burlington Historical Society.
| Population | 55599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°5'44"N 79°26'16"W |
| Latitude | 36.0956900 |
| Longitude | -79.4378000 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Burlington: South Church Street (-79.437732,36.095621)
Estimated Travel Time Between Shelby and Burlington
The distance between Shelby and Burlington is 246 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 44 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Shelby and Burlington. The current time is 11:19:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.43 liters (5.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Burlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Burlington is $17.41 (diesel $22.9).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $17.41 | $19.59 | $21.64 | $22.9 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelby and Burlington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
