How far is South Point, OH from Burlington, OH?

The driving distance from South Point, OH to Burlington, OH is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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
3.19 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.83 mi
4.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.83 mi
Kilometers
4.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.19 mi
Kilometers
5.13 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in South Point
Wed, Apr 15, 12:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Point
2026-04-15T12:40
Arrive Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Point
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chesapeake
OH

Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States

From South Point
1.6 mi
00h 03m
To Burlington
1.6 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Point and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 4th Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 1

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    783 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Point 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
4 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
4th Street East
1.92 mi · 60%
County Road 1
1.12 mi · 35%
Washington Avenue
0.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

4th Street East

Start on 4th Street East

1.92 mi · 00h 04m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesapeake
00h 03m from South Point
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Point 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 South Point to Burlington?

The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Chesapeake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from South Point and 1.6 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Point and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

2 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

17 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

55 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

71 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Point and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 2.83 mi (4.56 km).

South Point

#1 South Point

Town in Ohio, United States

Population3,813
Coordinates38.4178600, -82.5862700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
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#2 Burlington

Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio

Population1,304
Coordinates38.4073000, -82.5357100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: South Point (-82.58627, 38.41786)
End: Burlington (-82.53571, 38.4073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.43 L · about $0.41
Round trip
$0.82
0.22 gal · 0.86 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.41 $0.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.47 $0.93
Premium $4.79 $0.53 $1.05
Diesel $4.30 $0.47 $0.95

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 Ohio · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Point and Burlington. The current time is 12:40:13.

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.