How far is Summerfield, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Summerfield, NC to Burlington, NC is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
34.22 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.2 mi
43.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.22 mi
Kilometers
55.07 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sun, May 24, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Summerfield
Sun, May 24, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerfield
2026-05-24T02:33
Arrive Burlington
Sun, May 24, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerfield
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
McLeansville
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Summerfield
17.6 mi
00h 25m
To Burlington
16.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerfield and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Ridge Road

    75 m · 33 sec · Oak Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Oak Ridge Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Oak Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Battleground Avenue

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Battleground Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, I 85 North

    619 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 85 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

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

    1181 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Church Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerfield 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 40%
I 40 East
12.4 mi · 36%
Battleground Avenue
5.84 mi · 17%
South Church Street
1.64 mi · 5%
Alamance Road
1.33 mi · 4%
NC 62
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Greensboro Urban Loop

Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLeansville
00h 25m from Summerfield
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Summerfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summerfield to Burlington?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Summerfield and 16.6 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Summerfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near McLeansville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLeansville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Harper Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Harper Hall

Elon , NC
696 Phoenix Dr, Elon, NC 27244
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLeansville.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

16 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Burlington

20 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerfield and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 km).

Summerfield

#1 Summerfield

Town of the United States

Population11,502
Coordinates36.2087500, -79.9047600
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Ridge Road (-79.904779, 36.208778)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.59
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.79 $9.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.78 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $5.62 $6.81 $13.61

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerfield and Burlington. The current time is 02:33:40.

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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.