How far is Waynesville, NC from Burlington, NC?
The driving distance from Waynesville, NC to Burlington, NC is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesville and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesville and Burlington.
-
1
Start on the route
12 m · 10 sec
-
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
-
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
16 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
-
4
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2331 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
-
5
Continue on Asheville Road
1882 ft · 32 sec · Asheville Road
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Asheville Road
34 m · 2 sec · Asheville Road
-
7
Exit the rotary onto Asheville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Asheville Road
-
8
Take the ramp left
636 ft · 25 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
184.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
-
12
Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
13
Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward NC 62: Burlington Downtown, Alamance
1181 ft · 37 sec
-
15
Turn left onto Alamance Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road
-
16
Turn slight right onto South Church Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesville and Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
184 mi · 03h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waynesville and Sunny near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waynesville to Burlington?
The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Waynesville and 110.4 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.82 one way or $61.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waynesville and Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Conover
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 Conover.
Gastonia
Kannapolis
Charlotte
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesville and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 203.37 mi (327.29 km).
#1 Waynesville
City in North Carolina
| Population | 10,557 |
| Coordinates | 35.4887100, -82.9887500 |
| Altitude | 837 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $30.82 | $61.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.46 | $68.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.17 | $74.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.75 | $87.51 |
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 17, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.