How far is Shelby, NC from Burlington, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Shelby and Burlington is 130.14 miles (209.45 km).

Flight distance from Shelby, NC to Burlington, NC is 130.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Shelby to Burlington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Shelby, North Carolina to Burlington, North Carolina is: 152.92 miles (246.1 km) by car.

Driving from Shelby to Burlington will take approximately 02 hours 32 minutes.

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#1 Shelby

City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States

Population 20145
GPS Coordinates 35°17'32"N 81°32'8"W
Latitude 35.2923500
Longitude -81.5356500
Altitude 262
Country United States
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#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina. It is located on the Haw River in central North Carolina. Burlington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Burlington City Arts Center and the Burlington Historical Society.

Population 55599
GPS Coordinates 36°5'44"N 79°26'16"W
Latitude 36.0956900
Longitude -79.4378000
Altitude 198
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Shelby and Burlington

The distance between Shelby and Burlington is 246 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 44 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Shelby and Burlington. The current time is 04:56:18.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.43 liters (5.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Burlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Burlington is $17.41 (diesel $22.9).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $17.41 $19.59 $21.64 $22.9

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelby and Burlington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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