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Burlington North Carolina Map

Explore Burlington, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Burlington, North Carolina

How to Use This Burlington, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Burlington, North Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of North Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Burlington.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Burlington
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Alamance County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.076128
Longitude	-79.4683
Population	57,303
Density	735.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27215, 27217, 27216
Area Code	336
County Seat	Graham
School District	Alamance-Burlington Schools

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About Burlington, North Carolina

Burlington is a locality in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 57,303. The population density is 735.0 people per km². Burlington is located at 36.0761°N, 79.4683°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Burlington is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27215, 27217, 27216.

Burlington anchors the North Carolina Piedmont with a landscape defined by expansive, fertile plains and the subtle, rhythmic shifts of a temperate inland terrain. It lies 2.8 miles northwest of Graham, NC (from Graham, NC: bearing 312°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west of Mebane. The quality of light here, particularly as it filters through the hardwoods in the late afternoon, casts a soft, amber clarity over the soil that seems to hold the warmth of the day long after the sun dips. While the distant silhouette of Corbett Ridge punctuates the horizon some sixteen miles away, the immediate surroundings remain intimate and grounded. Residents often find quiet respite at Eva Barker Park, a local space that serves as a verdant lungs for the area, while the nearby Staley Creek and the waters of Snoffers Lake offer a modest, cooling presence to the local topography.

Burlington emerged from the nineteenth-century expansion of the North Carolina Railroad, growing from a simple construction camp into a vital junction for commerce and travel. The development of the locale was inextricably linked to the movement of goods and people across the interior, fostering a temperament of industriousness that persists in the architecture of its older downtown corridors. This history of transit and exchange shaped the character of Burlington, moving it steadily from a frontier rail stop into a permanent fixture of the region’s identity. The legacy of those early years remains visible in the sturdy, red-brick facades that define the central district, standing as silent witnesses to the generations who built their lives upon these crossroads.

Economic life in Burlington currently thrives through a diverse synthesis of manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare services that sustain the daily pulse of the population. Educational opportunities are anchored by the presence of Elon University, which sits just on the periphery and exerts a profound influence on the local intellectual and cultural climate. The infrastructure of Burlington supports this steady activity, with a network of transit lines and industrial parks that honor the site's original purpose as a hub of connectivity. This blend of academic rigor and professional industry ensures that Burlington retains a sense of purpose, balancing the demands of modern commerce with a commitment to maintaining a stable, functional living environment for its workers and students.

Cultural expression in Burlington finds its voice in a blend of traditional regional pastimes and a growing enthusiasm for community-centric festivals that draw the public into the streets during the milder months. While the area does not lean on the typical coastal attractions of the state, it cultivates its own charm through local events that celebrate the specific heritage of the Piedmont. Sports remain a central pillar of social life, with a dedicated following for college athletics providing a seasonal cadence to the year. Though the world often looks toward larger metropolitan centers, Burlington maintains a distinct, dignified pace, characterized by a courteous Southern reserve and a deep-seated pride in the local landmarks that define the neighborhood experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City of Burlington - Burlington City Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 051° NE
Willowbrook Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 043° NE
City of Burlington - Burlington Arboretum (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 042° NE
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 314° NW
Love Graham (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 097° E
Guilford County Park (Local Park) — 4.3 mi, 265° W
Mountains-to-Sea Trail (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 349° N
Alamance County - Cedarock Park (Local Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 163° S
Former Pioneer Camp Meeting/Dining Hall Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 9.5 mi, 165° S
Three College Observatory (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 159° S
Buffaloe Lanes Mebane (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 084° E
Haw River Ballroom (Theatre) — 12.2 mi, 137° SE
NH Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 14.8 mi, 266° W
Fireside Farm & Sawmill (Attraction) — 15.8 mi, 118° SE
February One (Monument) — 17.3 mi, 270° W
Studio 503 (Arts Centre) — 17.5 mi, 269° W
Cone Brothers (Monument) — 17.7 mi, 273° W
205 Collaborative (Arts Centre) — 17.7 mi, 269° W
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 17.8 mi, 267° W
The Marshall Muse Gallery (Gallery) — 17.8 mi, 270° W
Haw River State Park (State Park) — 19.7 mi, 309° NW
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 35.4 mi, 211° SW · 52k acres

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