How far is Southern Pines, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Southern Pines, NC to Burlington, NC is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.35 mi
01h 30m
Flight
63.73 mi
102.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.73 mi
Kilometers
102.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.35 mi
Kilometers
122.87 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 30, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 8:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southern Pines
2026-04-30T17:11
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 30, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southern Pines
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
Goldston
NC

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

From Southern Pines
36.3 mi
00h 45m
To Burlington
40.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southern Pines and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Pee Dee Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pee Dee Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Central Drive

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    43 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto US 15, US 501

    54 m · 5 sec · US 15, US 501

  7. 7

    Continue on Glendon Carthage Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Glendon Carthage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Glendon Carthage Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Glendon Carthage Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Goldston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Goldston Glendon Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Goldston Glendon Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bonlee Carbonton Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Bonlee Carbonton Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Barker Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Barker Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1693 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    115 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pearleman Teague Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pearleman Teague Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Siler City Snow Camp Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Siler City Snow Camp Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Snow Camp Road

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Snow Camp Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87

  21. 21

    Continue on South NC Highway 87

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South NC Highway 87

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Court Square

    111 m · 9 sec · Southeast Court Square

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    119 m · 24 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Harden Street

    2601 ft · 35 sec · West Harden Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Worth Street

    116 m · 22 sec · South Worth Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    137 m · 23 sec · West Front Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    51 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southern Pines 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
30 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glendon Carthage Road
12.4 mi · 16%
Central Drive
9.88 mi · 13%
Snow Camp Road
9.73 mi · 13%
Isaac Brooks Highway
7.76 mi · 10%
Siler City Snow Camp Road
6.57 mi · 9%
South Main Street
4.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Snow Camp Road

Continue on Snow Camp Road

9.73 mi · 00h 13m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
00h 45m from Southern Pines
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines to Burlington?

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Southern Pines and 40.1 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Southern Pines and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 63.73 mi (102.56 km).

Southern Pines

#1 Southern Pines

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population15,070
Coordinates35.1740500, -79.3922500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pennsylvania Avenue (-79.392198, 35.174083)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.2 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.31
5.38 gal · 20.4 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.66 $21.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.91 $23.83
Premium $4.78 $12.85 $25.71
Diesel $5.62 $15.13 $30.26

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Southern Pines and Burlington. The current time is 17:11:19.

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.