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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Pee Dee Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Pee Dee Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Central Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn slight left onto US 15, US 501
54 m · 5 sec · US 15, US 501
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Continue on Glendon Carthage Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Glendon Carthage Road
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Continue on Glendon Carthage Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Glendon Carthage Road
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Turn right onto Goldston Road
1.1 km · 56 sec · Goldston Road
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Continue on Goldston Glendon Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Goldston Glendon Road
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Turn left onto Bonlee Carbonton Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Bonlee Carbonton Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Barker Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Barker Road
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Turn left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1693 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
115 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Pearleman Teague Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pearleman Teague Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Siler City Snow Camp Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Siler City Snow Camp Road
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Continue on Snow Camp Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · Snow Camp Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87
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Continue on South NC Highway 87
2.3 mi · 3 min · South NC Highway 87
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Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Court Square
111 m · 9 sec · Southeast Court Square
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Turn right onto North Main Street
119 m · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Harden Street
2601 ft · 35 sec · West Harden Street
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Take the exit straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Worth Street
116 m · 22 sec · South Worth Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
137 m · 23 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
51 m · 4 sec · South Church Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 63.73 mi (102.56 km).
#1 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.
| Population | 55,599 |
| Coordinates | 36.0956900, -79.4378000 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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