How far is Asheville, NC from Pinehurst, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Pinehurst, NC is about 214 miles (344.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Pinehurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Pinehurst.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
634 ft · 33 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Take the ramp left
786 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Merge slight left
114 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Mocksville
1813 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Wilkesboro Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street
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Turn right onto Valley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Road
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Continue on Sanford Avenue
1286 ft · 33 sec · Sanford Avenue
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Continue on West Lexington Road
18 mi · 26 min · West Lexington Road
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Take the exit left toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Asheboro
27.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 73 South, I 74 East, US 220 South: Rockingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
2052 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left
17.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North
2417 ft · 1 min · Beulah Hill Road North
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Turn slight left onto Barrett Road East
2273 ft · 1 min · Barrett Road East
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Continue on Chinquapin Road
614 ft · 17 sec · Chinquapin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chinquapin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Pinehurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Pinehurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Pinehurst?
The road trip is about 214 miles (344.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Asheville and 107.1 miles from Pinehurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.91 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Pinehurst.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 175.96 mi (283.18 km).
#1 Asheville
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 92,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.6009500, -82.5540200 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinehurst
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 15,752 |
| Coordinates | 35.1954300, -79.4694800 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinehurst (-79.46948, 35.19543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $29.91 | $59.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.07 | $72.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.46 | $84.92 |
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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